Experience

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  United bank of africa

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Intern
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  West african ventures

  Dec 2012 - Aug 2014

  Accounts payable specialist
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  Aquila leasing ltd.

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  Liquidity management manager
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  Sigmund group

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

  Treasury manager

  • Optimized regional banking relationships by reducing the number of accounts by 20% and bank fees by $24,000 (12%), resulting in significant cost savings.• Consulted with business sectors and country finance managers regarding foreign exchange exposure mitigation, EDI tools for payables and receivables, cost-effective funding, and third-party customer financing.• Reduced headcount and operating expenses while improving asset utilization through enhanced value-dating and idle cash investment strategies.• Managed global banking relationships of the core bank group which provided $100M in credit support.• Collaborated with various departments to gather data, analyze cash flow implications, and implement cost-saving measures.• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash forecasts, analyzing variances between forecasted and actual cash flows. Show less

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  Patricia

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Treasury manager

  • Liquidity management- Risk Management; Managing crypto holdings to ensure sufficient cash equivalent, Identifying, and mitigating financial risks associated with crypto assets, such as price fluctuations, hacking, and regulatory uncertainty.• Planned and managed $200m annual budgets, tracked expenses, and investigated discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.• Execute planned FOREX transactions, working closely with various stakeholders to monitor trades and ensure proper management.• Oversee and manage inter-company loan financing and agreements, timely settlement, and reconciliation of transactions.• Collaborate with banking partners to leverage services, negotiate fees, and stay up to date on industry standard practices and trends. Show less

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  Xcidr - information security, privacy and risk

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

  Treasury lead

  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management strategies, ensuring financial stability through proactive cash flow forecasting. Implemented robust risk monitoring and management systems, contributing to a 15% reduction in financial losses.• Streamlined cash management processes by implementing efficient collection procedures, resulting in a 50% decrease in overdue payments Proactively managed and invested excess liquidity, optimizing returns, and ensuring financial security.• Optimize the use of financial resources, managing budgets, reducing costs, and improving efficiency Show less

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  Waza (yc w23)

  May 2023 - now

  Treasury operations manager

  • Utilised market analysis and FX gap identification to optimise cross-border payment execution, reducing costs and improving transaction visibility.• Led the expansion of financial partner relationships in EMEA and Multi-currency (MCCY) payments, negotiating favourable commercial agreements and streamlining account opening processes.• Expand opportunities within existing relationships with financial institutions globally to ensure continuously growth -increase speed, reduce costs, add more visibility to our transactions.• Leveraged strong relationship-building skills to cultivate a network of external VC and financial contacts, gaining valuable market insights that informed strategic investment decisions and sector reviews resulting in 40% more profitable investments.• Implemented Business Transformation methodologies to streamline payments processes, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies that reduced processing time by 20% and significantly improved merchant satisfaction.• Monitored and managed risk across various currencies, implementing strategies to mitigate potential losses.• Generated regular cash position reports and analysed cash flow trends, providing valuable insights for financial decision-making. Show less