EMMANUEL MAKANJUOLA

Directed budgeting and financial strategy for a group managing over $200M+ in annual budgets, optimizing annual and quarterly budgeting/forecasting processes and improving accuracy and efficiency.

Spearheaded multiple fund-raising initiatives across all business lines, securing circa $500M to finance critical projects and support strategic expansion.

Formulated and structured robust project financing efforts, developing intricate financial models, coordinating due diligence, negotiating deals, and managing key relationships to secure final fund disbursements.

Oversaw month-end financial close and delivered executive and Board reporting packages, including detailed variance, trend, and benchmarking analyses, informing strategic decisions.

Identified critical financial risks and performance enhancement opportunities through in-depth data analysis, providing data-driven insights that supported informed business decisions.

Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with strategic partners, including bankers, financiers, off-takers, auditors, and other consultants, to support organizational objectives.

Managed advisory teams for multiple private, national, and multinational entities (combined revenue/assets $200M-$1B), achieving 15%-25% cost savings and 80% improved tax efficiency, contributing 5%-10% to firm's annual profit.

Collaborated with C-suite executives on strategic business process reviews, internal control development, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, ensuring full compliance and enhancing financial performance.

Designed and delivered multiple training modules to employees and industry participants on accounting standards, policies, risk management, and budget management.

Led and mentored project teams (5-20 members), achieving annual productivity and performance improvements of 70% through targeted guidance and technical support.

Delivered timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual budget-to-actual variance analyses, providing crucial insights for senior leadership and the Board of Directors' strategic decisions.

Managed Joint Venture finance operations, conducting a financial audit that resulted in over $40M in cost savings from overbilling.

Provided effective team leadership and fostered cross-functional collaboration, aligning efforts with other line managers to achieve key organizational goals.

Ensured strict compliance with internal control frameworks and continuous process improvement initiatives for planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including the statement of financial position, statement of financial performance, and cashflow statement, in strict accordance with IFRS standards.

Provided expert opinions on complex accounting treatments for key transactions (employee benefits, leases, taxation, impairment recognition), preparing technical memos for top executive management.

Analyzed and reviewed quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring stringent compliance with IFRS standards and disclosure requirements.

Developed and executed audit strategies, leading engagements for diverse multi-national and multi-location clients in consumer business, transportation, and telecommunication sectors.

Evaluated and reviewed the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls across critical business processes to mitigate risks and enhance operational integrity.

Reviewed management estimates, significant assumptions, asset impairment models, and valuations of inventory and financial/non-financial assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.