• Directed enterprise-wide operations strategy in strategic partnership with executive leadership, executing cross-functional initiatives that drove organizational growth, enhanced operational efficiency, and strengthened competitive positioning.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive operational strategies and business plans aligned with organizational objectives, translating vision into measurable key performance indicators and tactical execution roadmaps.
• Managed and led cross-functional teams spanning multiple departments and geographic regions, optimizing resource allocation, workforce productivity, and fostering high-performance organizational culture.
• Designed and executed financial procedures, operational policies, and governance frameworks to enhance organizational capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and establish industry-leading operational standards.
• Identified, evaluated, and championed process improvement initiatives and technological innovations to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced service delivery across all business functions.
• Managed supply chain operations, vendor relationships, and logistics coordination to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks and performance dashboards to monitor operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Executed month-end financial reconciliation and closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Ensured compliance of financial reporting with GAAP and regulatory accounting standards through systematic review and documentation.
• Enhanced internal financial controls by developing and updating comprehensive financial procedures and operational manuals.
• Performed detailed expense report audits to ensure accuracy and compliance, identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
• Contributed to strategic financial planning by assisting in the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial projections.
Research-based degree in Finance and Econometrics.
Business Administration in Accounting (with research)
Journal Publication (Co-author)
Corporate governance structures and bank risk taking behaviour: Evidence from Africa using income bracket approach. (access here)
Master's Thesis
Does non-interest income make banks more risky? Retail vs Investment banks in Africa. (access here)
Responsibilities:
• Served as project management and finance advisor within HQ Shared Services Center, providing strategic financial oversight and governance support.
• Managed project and financial risk through comprehensive risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and compliance coordination across multiple international initiatives.
• Coordinated knowledge transfer and capability building for project finance personnel across country offices through structured training and mentorship programs.
• Delivered strategic guidance to country offices to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and international standards.
• Led project and finance teams in ensuring project budget integrity, timely delivery, and accurate financial reporting across diverse portfolio.
• Conducted advanced financial analysis and risk assessments for ongoing and prospective projects, providing strategic recommendations for budget optimization and cost mitigation.
• Developed and implemented custom financial tools and operational risk frameworks for project closure assessment across multi-country operations.
• Facilitated capacity-building initiatives and best practices training to enhance project finance competencies among country office personnel.
• Prepared comprehensive financial reports for senior donors including USAID, EU, UN, and KOICA, ensuring transparency and accountability in fund utilization.
Responsibilities:
• Optimized cash management protocols for country offices, ensuring precise fund replenishments based on financial forecasts to enhance liquidity management.
• Maintained rigorous financial accuracy through systematic monthly reconciliations and flawless cash account management.
• Maximized operational efficiency in financial operations through comprehensive ERP system oversight, including payroll processing and vendor payment management.
• Enhanced financial record integrity by systematically identifying and correcting discrepancies through meticulous accounting ledger review and adjustments.
• Instrumental in executing seamless integration of bank accounts into the corporate ERP system, significantly enhancing data accessibility and organizational compliance.
• Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures for banking and Treasury operations to optimize processes and ensure organizational consistency.
Responsibilities:
• Conducted geographic analyses to support organizational change management initiatives and strategic planning.
• Performed comprehensive HR data cleanup, validation, and migration to ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems.
• Developed and implemented HR management dashboards to facilitate real-time monitoring and reporting of organizational metrics.
• Demonstrated strong adaptability and learning capability to rapidly master new tools, processes, and organizational environments.
Achievement:
• Successfully completed timely data cleanup and migration of personnel records, supporting organizational restructuring and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Instructed corporate finance and investment courses for undergraduate-level students across multiple campuses, delivering comprehensive curriculum aligned with academic standards.
• Developed and delivered advanced tutorials for post-graduate level investment courses, fostering advanced analytical thinking and research capabilities.
• Conducted advanced financial analyses using Excel, STATA, E-Views, and R statistical software to support faculty research initiatives and scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis methodologies applicable to diverse organizational and market contexts across different geographic regions.
Looker, Power BI, Tableau
UNIT4, Netsuite, SAGE300
Excel, Sheets, Python
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Trello, Jira, Slack, Confluence
Sheet, Docs, Slides, Looker
IBM-SPSS, STATA, E-Views