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ANTHONY OHAGWAM

@anthonyohagwam

Finance Business Partner at Savotec Nigeria Ltd. who cut operating costs by 24% through cost driver analysis.

Nigeria
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At Savotec Nigeria Ltd., I partner with leadership teams on financial analysis, reporting, and budget support. I built financial reports and cost analysis models, and reduced operating costs by 24% through improved cost visibility and spending controls.

I also cut travel costs by $270K through expense modeling, trend analysis, approval reviews, and tighter cost controls. By reviewing procurement practices and tracking collections, I improved annual cash flow by $43K.

Previously, at Elpina Associates (Belanova Industries) Ltd., I led accounting operations and reduced the cash conversion cycle from 90 to 30 days. I also recovered $2.53M in outstanding debts within 2 years through collection tracking and receivables reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Savotec Nigeria Limited logoSL
Current

Finance Business Partner

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 9 months)

Planning for new opportunities and implementation of business strategies
Financial modeling, cost planning, and pricing strategy
Enhancing management decision-making through internal reporting
Budget evaluation and variance analysis
Working capital management and cash flow optimization
Evaluation of processes and controls to manage business risks
Business partnering with operations, sales and mark

LatinHire | Remote | United States logoLS

Online College Tutor

Mar 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 9 months)

Provided more than 50,000 expert-verified answers to college students, working remotely via Google Worksheets and email.
Promoted the development of critical thinking and effective study habits.
Boosted students’ understanding of Business, Mathematics, History, and English courses by delivering expert support, reviewing homework, and providing quality solutions.
Optimized tutoring strategies based

OnlineBookClub.org logoON

Reviewer

Dec 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years)

-November 26, 2019, reviewed "We are Voulhire, a New Arrival Under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz's who “likes to imagine people in strange settings.” It is full of great lessons for humanity and is highly recommended for avid readers who enjoy fairy tales.
-September 7, 2019, reviewed "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel which was approved and published. Man Mission makes excellent reading for all who wan

Purview Digital Solutions (Formerly, Integrated Corporate Services Lim logoPL

Financial Business Controller

May 2017 - Sep 2017 (4 months)

Managed newly-established division including design and implementation of sound internal controls, cost reduction & cash flow management
Managed risks, investments, and profitability
Managed vendors and third-party contractors, enhancing sourcing of parts for profits
Initiated policies for operations, revenue performance, margin growth, customer service, and quality assurance
Shared management rep

Elpina Associates (Belanova Industries) Ltd. logoEL

Senior Accounting Manager

Feb 2006 - Jan 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Led accounting operations to improve reporting quality, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entry reviews, month-old close activities, and management reporting.

Belanova Industries Ltd (Formerly, Elpina Associates Ltd.) logoBL

Senior Accounting Manager/Projects Coordinator

Feb 2006 - Jan 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Led critical project processes – strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
Set up accounting systems and auditing of subsidiaries
Planned and tracked projects, creating key delivery milestones and performance indicators
Managed financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting and sourcing of funds
Undertook project evaluation, profitability analysis and reporting with in

EL

Senior Accounting Manager & Projects Coordinator

Elpina Associates (Belanova Industries) Ltd.

Feb 2006 - Jan 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Led accounting operations to improve reporting quality, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entry reviews, month-end close activities, and management reporting. Reduced the cash conversion cycle from 90 to 30 days by analyzing billing delays, collection gaps, and payment workflow.

ABC TRANSPORT PLC logoAP

Head, Accounting Controls, Lagos

Jun 2002 - Jan 2006 (3 years 7 months)

Led and mentored 8 Accounts Officers
Improved financial and internal control procedures and systems
Reconciled bank, debtors and suppliers accounts
Provided guidance and direction to team members to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of transactions

Umezuruike Hospital Limited logoUL

Accounts Officer

Feb 2000 - May 2002 (2 years 3 months)

Assisted Chief Financial Officer in yearly budgeting, reporting, audits, and preparing financial statements
Monitoring and analysis of medical and laboratory supplies usage reports
Financial management, reporting and analysis
Reconciliation of customers' accounts
Posting transactions to the general ledger
Variance and cost-volume analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants logoAA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA, Accounting

2007 -

Pursuing the ACCA professional qualification, ongoing since December 2007.

FP

Federal Polytechnic

Higher National Diploma, Accounting

FP

Federal Polytechnic

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

AC

ACCA

Practical Experience, Accounting and Business/Management

2008 - 2010

ACCA requires student finalists, called Affiliates, to achieve compulsory three-year practical experience, duly supervised by a chartered accountant. This experience must be evidenced before one is admitted to full membership.

AC

ACCA

Chartered Certified Accountant, Accounting & Finance Professional Qualification

2005 - 2007

Strategic Business Planning
Strategic Financial Management
Advanced Audit & Assurance
Corporate Financial Reporting
Business Taxation
Performance Evaluation & Management
Business Analysis
Business & Corporate Law, etc

IS

Institute of Credit Administration (Postgraduate School of Credit & Financial Management Studies)

PGD, Credit Management

2003 - 2004

I took the following courses, among others:
Credit Negotiation
Financial Risk Management
Advanced Credit & Financial Analysis
Advanced Accountancy
International Credit Management

FO

Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri

HND (Upper Credit), Accounting

1993 - 1998

Audit and Assurance Services, Information Systems, Financial and Management Accounting and Reporting, Quantitative Analysis, etc.
I so excelled in Quantitative Analysis (scoring 100% 1997) setting a first and unsurpassed record for many years subsequently. I shared knowledge of Accounting principles and English Language and mentored fellow students.

FO

Federal Polytechnic Owerri

HND, Accounting

1993 - 1998

Grade: 2.1

Earned a Higher National Diploma in Accounting with a 2.1 classification.

GO

Goodwill Commercial School, Emekuku Owerri

WAEC GCE O/Level, English Language

1984 - 1989

I obtained GCE O/Level in Business Management (Distinction), Accounting (Distinction), Economics (Credit), Mathematics (Credit) and English Language(Distinction) at June 1989 sitting. I held the post of Senior School Prefect in my final year (1988/89). In addition, I excelled in reading, fast typing, and debating competitions.

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