Florence Adene

Experience

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  SCOA

  Mar 1989 - Apr 2000

  Chief Accountant

  My official mentor organization in finance, treasury and business management, working in various capacities as Accountant, National Vehicle Stock Manager and Chief Accountant, for eleven years, ensuring a seamless transition from the French ownership to the Lebanese. Also, in charge of accounts department, driving sustainable business profit and growth as overseer of Procurement Department and Import Costing due to impeccable track record of integrity.

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  UTC Nigeria Plc

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2007

  Corporate Development Manager

  An active member of the executive management team, and head of the inaugural business development department that improved UTC’s revenue to the landmark N1 billion in 2006, my turn-around skills came to the fore, evidenced by improved and increased market share of meat, meat products and confectioneries.

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  Mouka limited

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2012

  Finance Controller

  The sole projects manager of the strategy groups, for the transition from family business to Corporate Organisation; leading the Finance and Management accounts departments, Audit department setup, business process re-engineering, fixed assets verification and Microsoft Nav implementation. Doubling turnover between 2008 and 2011 while managing the investment of the core investor – Actis Capitals.

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  Arik Air

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  Vice President Finance

  An active management staff of Arik Air Limited. Worked with the Group CEO and his team based in the London office to ensure business turnaround, improved liquidity and process by project managing intact banking on West Coasts branches, IFRS conversion, automated the engineering aviation spares and commercial stores, and led the Accounts, Revenue Assurance and Stores departments.

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  Diamond Pearls Agro Allied Limited

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Chief Finance Officer

  An active representative of the core investor - Sahel Capitals and executive management staff of Diamond Pearls, an indigenous vegetable oil producing plant. Responsible for managing investor relations for business growth and re-engineering / turn-around, and aligning business units (particularly, Finance and Human Resources) to facilitate synergy and value chain objectives.

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  Andersen Tax, Nigeria

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Consultant CFO
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  Green Africa

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Finance