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Bashir Salako

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CORE COMPETENCIES

SOFT SKILLS

ACADEMIC DETAILS
Robert Gordon University: Master of Financial Management Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Jan 2023

Fountain University: Bachelor of Accounting, Osun, Nigeria, October 2014 – August 2018
• Cumulative GPA: 3.84/5.00
• President of the Accounting Department
• Secretary to the Student Representative Council

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

• Competent professional with proven competencies in Finance & Investments
• Commercial Functions offering rich and extensive experience.
• Steward in spearheading in complex business challenges using experience-backed judgment, strong work-ethic & irreproachable integrity; deep involvement in the decision-making processes in adherence to financial regulations.
• Business / Operations Strategist with expertise in understanding operational & frontline nature of commercial functions involving Financial Operations Management, Account Payable, Accounts Receivables and Financial Reporting.
• Drove cost saving 360 Degree approach towards accomplishment of Business and Operational challenges alongside managing commitment towards both the Business & Customer.
• Expertise in assisting senior management for the preparation of MIS reports on finances & securities.
• Recognized for establishing consistent and appropriate business practices, propounding innovative means to fund financial needs of the organization, analyzing project expenditures and advising management.
• Successfully managed teams in setting inspirational goals, defined KPIs & metrics for the team and ensured achievement of the goals while collaborating with senior & board level management team in decision-making process.
• Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth & maximize profits through achievements in finance management, cost reductions, internal control & productivity improvements.
• Proficient in conceptualizing and implementing financial procedures, including working capital management, internal financial controls and costing
• Accomplished Professional with rich & qualitative experience in managing finance operations by spearheading finance functions involving determining financial objectives, implementing systems, policies & procedures.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Body: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Qualified.

• Body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Level: Strategic Professional
Paper to write: SBL, SBR AAA

• Body: Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Level: I, II & III
Paper to write: Various

• Body: Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)
Level: Final
Paper to Write: 2.4 & 3.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Yabar Finance Consult Limited as Investment Analyst FCT, Nigeria. From 6th January 2025- Present
• Develop and implement research strategies to identify investment opportunities.
• Supervises analyst covering various asset classes (equities, fixed income, alternatives etc.).
• Ensuring research aligns with firm’s investment philosophy and risk appetite.
• Provides macroeconomic outlooks and sectoral analyses to support investment decisions.
• Work closely with the Chief Investment Officer to develop asset allocation strategies.
• Advises portfolio managers on stock selection, sector rotation and market timing.
• Manages a team of investment analysts, quant and sector specialist.
• Implements cutting-edge financial modelling and quantitative techniques.
• Stays updated on fintech advancement that could impact investment strategies.
• Prepares research reports and presentations for clients, institutional investors and stakeholders.
• Participates in investors meetings and articulates investment themes.

Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as a Senior Supervisor FCT, Nigeria. From 17th July 2023 – 3rd May 2025.
Key Roles
• Ensured credit checks for a few new suppliers and customers.
• Ensuring the Financial Reporting Standards are followed in preparing books of entries.
• Assessing financial reports and supporting all areas of responsibility within a 5-person finance team.
• Reviewing and assisting in the Budgeting Input and Presentation.
• Monitoring the bank reconciliation statements against any adjustments.
• Evaluating internal control systems, in accordance with corporate policies and implementing necessary recommendations for the same
• Ensuring compliance with the govt. rules & regulations as laid by statutory authorities.
• Identifying the improvements to organizational level financial planning processes and systems to enhance management decision-making and financial reporting.
• Carrying out the analysis of current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditure.
• Analyzing the prevalent financial & economic environment; identifying business risks & implementing effective mechanisms to mitigate the same; liaising with company management on various issues on finance and audit.
• Managing the maintenance of books of Accounts including Expenses & Accruals Booking, Inter Company Transactions and Accounts Reconciliation.
• Generating accurate reports including actual vs budget and conducting variance analysis.
• Engage in budget preparation, goal status dashboard, records and information management.
• Examining accounts receivables after invoicing to customers, collections of payments and conducting ageing analysis with the objective of keeping receivables under control
• Ascertaining complex financial information and providing accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Supervising financial statements including profit & loss A/C, age-wise accounts payable & receivable and month-end closing entries.
• Applying systems, procedures & manuals for preparing & maintaining statutory books of accounts & financial statements; confirming the compliance of all statutory requirements like VAT, Service Tax, CIT and so on.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
• Smart Hill Real Estate Development as an Account Assistant, FCT, Nigeria, January 2019 - July 2023.
• Equity Model Limited as an Audit Trainee, FCT, Nigeria, November 2017- August 2018.
• Mubafiz Nigeria Limited as an Audit Intern, Lagos, Nigeria, April 2017 – October 2017.
• Rear Breeds Global Services Limited as a Bookkeeper, FCT, Nigeria, January 2014 – March 2017.

SKILLS

• Software Tools: Microsoft Office, Sage50, Oracle, Core-Banking
• Accounting Principles: Equity Research, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Portfolio Management
• Core Skills: Financial Statement Analysis, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Macroeconomic Analysis, Trend Strategy Development
• Brokerage & Capital Market Skills: Stock Market Operations, Trade Executions, Securities Trading, Clients Portfolio Review
• Client Facing Skills: Investment Presentation, Financial Advisory, Investor Communication, Report Writing
• Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Adaptability

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 9th December 1996
Languages Known: English