Professional Experience
Over eleven years of experience leading financial transformation, cross-border operations, and impact partnerships across Africa and the United Kingdom.
11+ Years Experience
Leading financial transformation across Africa and the UK
Multi-Market Leadership
Operations across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and UK
$50M+ Programs
Co-developed frameworks for large-scale investment initiatives
Venture Builder
Co-founded Henatos Ventures and founded AfriStakes
Career Timeline
Founder
AfriStakes
Nigeria
Fintech initiative focused on bridging Africa's SME funding gap through digital frameworks connecting scalable businesses with structured capital.
Key Achievements:
- Developing digital frameworks for SME funding solutions
- Creating equity, debt, and strategic advisory solutions
- Building connections between high-growth businesses and structured capital
- Championing funding for Africa's real economy growth
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
Henatos Ventures
Tanzania & Nigeria
Regional commodities-export and trading business connecting African producers with buyers across markets. Overseeing finance, strategy, and funding operations.
Key Achievements:
- Built efficient value-chain systems across multiple African markets
- Established transparent financial reporting across multiple locations
- Developed strategic partnerships with producers and international buyers
- Led funding operations and financial strategy for regional expansion
Finance Manager
Visatier Limited
United Kingdom
Overseeing financial planning, analysis, and investor reporting while supporting strategic growth initiatives and compliance with UK accounting standards.
Key Achievements:
- Leading financial planning and analysis for strategic growth initiatives
- Managing investor reporting and stakeholder communications
- Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations
- Supporting business development and expansion strategies
Group Head of Finance
The African Talent Company (TATC) - Jobberman's Parent Company
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda
Expanded oversight to four markets leading multi-country budgeting, reporting, and performance management for Africa's largest recruitment and HR-technology group.
Key Achievements:
- Led multi-country financial operations across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda
- Co-developed financial frameworks for youth-employment programs exceeding $50 million
- Strengthened group-wide governance structures and reporting systems
- Managed large-scale multi-partner investment initiatives
Head of Finance
Jobberman Nigeria
Nigeria
Led the company's financial turnaround, implementing new business models, data-driven cost controls, and strategic forecasting that improved profitability and sustainability.
Key Achievements:
- Led financial turnaround and profitability improvements
- Implemented new business models and data-driven cost controls
- Managed donor-funded initiatives with Mastercard Foundation, UNICEF, USAID, and UNDP
- Ensured fiscal discipline and program compliance across all initiatives
Other Finance Leadership Roles
Meristem Securities, RenMoney & Opay
Nigeria
Gained institutional finance experience developing expertise in financial reporting, treasury management, risk control, and audit readiness.
Key Achievements:
- Developed deep expertise in financial reporting and treasury management
- Built strong foundation in risk control and audit readiness
- Gained experience across diverse financial services sectors
- Shaped leadership approach to finance strategy and transformation
Professional Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
ICAN Silver Scholarship recipient
Associate Accounting Technician (AAT)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Best Qualifying Male Student (AATS 3) award
BSc in Accounting
Lagos State University
Strong academic foundation in financial principles
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