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Yakubu Yusuf Gontor

Abuja,Federal Capital Territory

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, financial management, and corporate governance. Demonstrates exceptional leadership acumen, risk management proficiency, and decision-making competency to drive business development and implement growth initiatives. Adept at P&L management, budget control, and investment evaluation, ensuring optimal financial forecasting and performance metrics tracking. Skilled in board-level communication, delegation mastery, and effective mentoring to foster organisational success. Proficient in ERP systems, data analytics, and crisis management with a strong focus on ethics enforcement and customer service excellence. Committed to leveraging in-depth industry knowledge to deliver sustainable results while upholding the highest standards of corporate integrity.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director, Financial Services

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2019.01 - 2026.02
  • Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
  • Drove process improvements, optimised workflow efficiency.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
  • Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive corporate objectives.
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
  • Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
  • Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.
  • Optimised resource allocation to maximise productivity.
  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
  • Directed day-to-day work of 40 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
  • Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
  • Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.

Deputy Director, Head Financial Services Departmen

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2015.09 - 2018.12
  • Collaborated with other departments for unified company vision implementation.
  • Managed budgets, resulting in cost-effective resource allocation.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations by conducting regular audits.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders thereby improving business collaborations.
  • Developed strategic plans to meet organisational goals.
  • Implemented new software, simplifying administrative tasks.
  • Achieved streamlined operations with systematic approach to task delegation.
  • Fostered teamwork atmosphere with open communication channels establishment.
  • Coordinated with senior management to communicate and execute strategic directives.
  • Managed and supervised team members, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Established key stakeholder relationships to foster partnerships and collaborations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Represented company in public forums, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
  • Oversaw financial management, achieving optimal resource allocation and maximum ROI.
  • Monitored budget to meet sales and revenue targets.
  • Directed day-to-day work of [Nu37mber] employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
  • Set strategic plans to govern functioning of Financial Services operations.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.

Assistant Director, Financial Services Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2013.03 - 2015.09
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders for increased collaboration and support.
  • Managed team schedules and deadlines for optimised productivity.
  • Assisted in developing annual budgets whilst monitoring expenditure.
  • Coordinated with department heads, enabling clear communication flow.
  • Identified areas of improvement in processes, leading to enhanced productivity.
  • Statutory reporting ensured regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitated internal audits, maintaining financial transparency.
  • Supported organisational objectives by developing and implementing departmental plans and strategies.
  • Represented organisational mission at industry and public events.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Preparation of management and draft final accounts of the Commission
  • - Oversea the remittances of taxes to the relevant authorities
  • - Processing of Payment on behalf of the Commission to thirds parties and staff
  • - Reconciliation of Foreign Currency Bank Accounts of the Commission
  • - Ensuring entry of accounting data into the Commission’s accounting system
  • - Ensuring the remittance of Taxes deducted by the Commission from staff and third parties to the relevant tax authorities
  • - Other duties

Principal Manager, Financial Services

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2010.01 - 2013.03
  • Initiated process improvement initiatives, leading to significant cost savings.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Processing of Payments under the World Bank Privatisation Support Programme; keeping of Accounts in respect of the programme and preparation of Accounts thereto
  • - Assist in the preparation of management and draft final accounts of the Commission
  • - Oversea the remittances of taxes to the relevant authorities
  • - Processing of Payment on behalf of the Commission to thirds parties and staff
  • - Reconciliation of Foreign Currency Bank Accounts of the Commission
  • - Other duties assigned by the Head, Finance Services and the Management of the Commission

Senior Manager, Financial Services Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2007.01 - 2009.12
  • Processing of Payments under the World Bank Privatisation Support Programme; keeping of Accounts in respect of the programme and preparation of Accounts thereto
  • - Assist in the preparation of management and draft final accounts of the Commission
  • - Oversea the remittances of taxes to the relevant authorities
  • - Processing of Payment on behalf of the Commission to thirds parties and staff
  • - Reconciliation of Foreign Currency Bank Accounts of the Commission
  • - Ensuring entry of accounting data into the Commission’s accounting system
  • - Ensuring the remittance of Taxes deducted by the Commission from staff and third parties to the relevant tax authorities
  • - Other duties assigned by the Head, Finance Services and the Management of the Commission
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.

Senior Manager, Tariff and Charges Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
Abuja, FCT
2006.01 - 2006.12
  • Analysis of Financial Statements of various categories of Licensees for purpose assessment of Annual Operating Levy liability
  • - Preparation of annual Budget of Tariff and Charges Department
  • - Participation in periodic Tariff Approval Committee meetings
  • - Analysis of invoices of licensees for the purpose of confirmation of reasonableness of the transactions on behalf of the CBN
  • - Deputising for the PM (Revenue) and providing relief in his absence
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.

Branch Manager,

Skye Bank PLC (From Legacy EIB International Bank)
Abuja, FCT
2003.08 - 2005.12
  • - Development of business for the Branch by identifying markets and formulating strategies for getting business
  • - Overall administrative responsibility for the branch
  • - Preparation of Budget for the branch and providing periodic assessment reports regularly
  • - Carrying out assessment of staff performance on a periodic basis
  • - Analysis of credit requests from clients
  • - Overall responsibility for the Management of relationship with clients of the branch
  • - Deputising for the AGM (North) and providing relief in his absence

Deputy Manager, (Team Leader) World Corporate Desk

Diamond Bank Limited
Abuja, FCT
2002.07 - 2003.03
  • - Development of business for the unit
  • - Preparation of Budget for the unit and providing periodic assessment reports regularly
  • - Formulation of business strategies for the unit
  • - Analysis of credit requests from clients
  • - Management of relationship with clients in the unit
  • - Deputising for the Group Head (North) and providing relief in his absence

Head, Corporate and Commercial Banking

Diamond Bnak Limited
Abuja, FCT
2002.03 - 2002.07
  • Development of business for the units
  • - Formulation of business strategies for the units
  • - Analysis of credit requests from clients
  • - Management of relationship with clients in the units
  • - Headship of Credit and Marketing activities in general
  • - Deputising for the Branch Manager and providing relief in his absence

Branch Manager

Diamond Bank Limited
Kano, Kano
1999.11 - 2002.03
  • - Responsibility for the overall administration of the branch
  • - Development of business strategies for the branch
  • - Preparation of budget for the branch
  • - Overall responsibility for relationship management in the branch
  • - Overall responsibility for risk assets management in the branch
  • - Providing on-the-job training for subordinates
  • - Representing the bank in dealings with the community

Head, Corporate Banking

Diamond Bank Limited
Kano, Kano
1997.07 - 1999.11

- Development of business for the unit

- Formulation of business strategies for the unit

- Analysis of credit requests from clients

- Management of relationship with clients in the unit

- Headship of Credit and Marketing activities in general

- Deputising for the Branch Manager and providing relief in his absence

- Headship of premises/Environment Quality Assurance Team

Assistant Manager (Loan Workout)

Diamond Bank Limited
Lagos, Lagos
1996.10 - 1997.07
  • - Managing delinquent debts of the bank
  • - Developing strategies for effectively recovering bad debts
  • - Deputising for the Head of the unit and providing relief in his absence
  • - Undertaking credit analysis for the workout of problem loans

Officer, Transport and Aviation Unit

Diamond Bank Limited
Lagos, Lagos
1995.07 - 1996.10
  • - Business Development for the Aviation Unit of the Group
  • - Formulation of strategies for the unit
  • - Managing relationship in the unit
  • - Analysis of credit request from clients

Banking Executive, Internal Audit

Diamond Bank Limited
Kano, Kano
1993.06 - 1996.07
  • - Providing periodic reports on control compliance by the branch management
  • - Ensuring that all administrative and operational control procedures are adhered to by the branch
  • - Participation in branch management meetings

Senior Supervisor, Financial Planning and Control

Alpha Merchant Bank PLC
Lagos, Lagos
1991.09 - 1993.07
  • - Monthly Preparation of Payroll
  • - Vouching of Expenses
  • - Preparation of monthly management profitability and variance reports
  • - Assisting in the preparation of CBN/NDIC reports
  • - Reconciliation of Bank Accounts and other General Ledger Accounts

Audit Assistant

Deloitte, Adetona, Isichei & Co. (Chartered Accoun
Lagos, Lagos
1990.11 - 1991.09
  • - Assisting in Audit assignments
  • - Assisting in consultancy assignments
  • - Other administrative duties that may be assigned

NYSC

Nigerian Paper Mill
Jebba, Kwara State
1989.10 - 1990.08

Assisting in general accounting duties.

Education

Master of Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance

Bayero University, Kano
Kano
1994.08 - 1995.07

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State
1985.09 - 1989.08

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Financial literacy
  • Decision-Making competency
  • Board level communication
  • Delegation mastery
  • Investment evaluation
  • Performance metrics tracking
  • P and L management
  • Budget control aptitude
  • Ethics enforcement
  • Leadership acumen
  • Risk management proficiency
  • Business development savvy
  • Growth initiatives
  • Effective mentoring
  • Knowledge of erp systems
  • Corporate governance understanding
  • In-Depth industry knowledge
  • Crisis management expertise
  • Data analytics and interpretation
  • Customer Service
  • Employee management
  • Financial management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Daily operations
  • Business acumen

Languages

English
Fluent
Hausa
Upper intermediate
Ngas
Beginner

Accomplishments

Best Staff of the Finance Services Department for the year 2012.

Certification

  • Fellow (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - ICAN) 2003
  • Fellow (Chartered Institute of Taxation) 2025
  • Member, Finance and General Purpose Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) for 2025/2026 Presidential year

Affiliations

  • Pastor of RCCG, Christ the Way Area Headquarters, Paduma, Asokoro Extension, Abuja

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director, Financial Services

Nigerian Communications Commission
2019.01 - 2026.02

Deputy Director, Head Financial Services Departmen

Nigerian Communications Commission
2015.09 - 2018.12

Assistant Director, Financial Services Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
2013.03 - 2015.09

Principal Manager, Financial Services

Nigerian Communications Commission
2010.01 - 2013.03

Senior Manager, Financial Services Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
2007.01 - 2009.12

Senior Manager, Tariff and Charges Department

Nigerian Communications Commission
2006.01 - 2006.12

Branch Manager,

Skye Bank PLC (From Legacy EIB International Bank)
2003.08 - 2005.12

Deputy Manager, (Team Leader) World Corporate Desk

Diamond Bank Limited
2002.07 - 2003.03

Head, Corporate and Commercial Banking

Diamond Bnak Limited
2002.03 - 2002.07

Branch Manager

Diamond Bank Limited
1999.11 - 2002.03

Head, Corporate Banking

Diamond Bank Limited
1997.07 - 1999.11

Assistant Manager (Loan Workout)

Diamond Bank Limited
1996.10 - 1997.07

Officer, Transport and Aviation Unit

Diamond Bank Limited
1995.07 - 1996.10

Master of Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance

Bayero University, Kano
1994.08 - 1995.07

Banking Executive, Internal Audit

Diamond Bank Limited
1993.06 - 1996.07

Senior Supervisor, Financial Planning and Control

Alpha Merchant Bank PLC
1991.09 - 1993.07

Audit Assistant

Deloitte, Adetona, Isichei & Co. (Chartered Accoun
1990.11 - 1991.09

NYSC

Nigerian Paper Mill
1989.10 - 1990.08

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

University of Maiduguri
1985.09 - 1989.08
Yakubu Yusuf Gontor