Ayodele Ojo ACA ACCA MBA

• Responsible for managing the company’s financial operations, fund and portfolio strategy • Oversee the daily activities of finance, Portfolio and investment departments. • Report directly to the MD/CEO and the board

• Responsible for managing the company’s financial operations and strategy • Oversee the daily activities of Finance, fundraising and grant unit. • Report directly to the MD/CEO and the board • Attend the board meetings to present the Financial Statements and Financial Activities to the statutory and advisory board of directors on a quarterly basis. • Acting as Financial Controller

• Coordinated the overall operations of the finance department for Lotus Group which includes fund management, treasury operations, finance and tax management • Prepared financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Forecasting future performance • Monitored and analyzed financial performance and reported regularly to the management • I was responsible for company-wide budget preparation, planning and monitoring • Managed relationships with banks, investment partners and regulators • Ensured compliance with financial regulations and laws • Developed and implemented financial strategies and policies to ensure the company’s financial goals were met. • Supervised the Finance and Accounts team of Accountants • Reported to the Executive Director of Finance

Support the International adoption of the IFRS for SMEs Standard and monitor its implementation

Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports and corporate disclosures, pursuant to the various laws and regulations currently in existence in Nigeria

• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly group management performance reports in accordance with IFRS • Directed a group or section of accountants including monitoring of performance and development objectives, and regular performance review discussions. Advise management using diverse communication tools on key financial issues, financial performance, or financial processes. • Responsible for preparation, review, and accuracy of finance and accounting activities within the department, including executing financial close activities, reviewing and updating business practices, performing internal control self-assessments, preparing forecasts and annual business plans, business analysis, and performing ongoing process improvements. • Under broad direction, responsible for coordinating and supervising staff employees in the activities supporting the general ledger, sub- systems, and related business systems and applications, along with the resultant financial statements. • Champion the implementation of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments for the group

• Prepared the monthly group management accounts in accordance with IFRS • Prepared consolidated group financial statements and interim reports in accordance with IFRS • Maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures • Managed company cash flows and maintain appropriate banking relations • Oversaw the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives • Managed and oversaw the daily operations of account department • Monitored and analysed accounting data and produced financial reports • Coordinated and completed annual audits for the group • Handled the group budgeting and forecasting process • Responsible for Revenue forecasting and sales pipeline management • Involved in acquisition, expansion planning and modelling

• Present timely, accurate and reliable financial reports to the various stakeholders (SEC, NSE, Management and Board Members) • Manage company cash flows and maintain appropriate banking relations • Ensure the company comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements • Assist in formulating strategy and supporting tactical plans • Monitor company’s budget with respect to the actual performance and the production of periodic budget variance analysis statements for management decision making • Effective coordination of the Accounts Department with the aim of ensuring seamless flow of operations and generate relevant and timely information for the decision making process of the company • Coordination of the company’s end of the year audit exercise. Key Accomplishment:  Part of the team that successfully brain-stormed the software configuration of the Accounting process for the N213Billion CBN-Power Sector Stabilization Fund for Meristem in March 2015.

 Involved in the planning, designing and implementing an overall enterprise risk management process for IGI  Conducted risk assessment which involves analysing risk as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risk affecting the business  Evaluated risk which involves comparing estimated risk with criteria established by IGI  Reported risk in an appropriate way for different audiences for example, to the functional and departmental heads to ensure they are aware of risk relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risk  Provided support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness with IGI  Collected and analyse data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies  Helped to ensure that the organisation stay up to date with the latest regulatory guidelines, industry practices and professional standards  Actively participated in the development of internal control policies ensuring that they are relevant to IGI group operating environment  Conducted audits of policy and compliance to standard including liaison with internal and external auditors

The position provided opportunities and exposures to the preparation of clients’ financial statements across different sectors.  Produced clients’ annual statutory/year end accounts in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP in various sectors  Filed clients’ final accounts to the UK Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs online  Reviewed and assessed the internal control framework.  Ran the payroll system for over 60 employees and ensured compliance with HMRC requirements including timely filing and payment of monthly PAYE/NICs and annual employer returns including P11, P14, and P35.  Communicated financial information in an understandable form to clients with basic finance knowledge.  Supported the Senior Partners with budgetary and cashflow forecast for clients  Attended update meetings along with the Senior Partners, with high net worth clients, HMRC, clients’ external auditors and other regulatory authorities.