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Ekemini Akpan

@ekeminiakpan

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Experienced finance leader driving operational excellence and high-value project delivery.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can manage high-value projects, strengthen controls, lead teams, and drive measurable growth in a collaborative, compliance-focused environment.

I am a finance professional with over a decade of experience managing large-scale projects, financial controls, and team performance. I have led finance functions for multi‑million‑naira construction and skills‑centre projects, overseen payroll and FX operations, and driven revenue growth for commercial units.

My career highlights include managing finance for a N2 billion Skills Acquisition Centre, vetting and administering payments for a N700+ million road construction project, and growing TECH‑HUB sales from N8M to over N13M monthly. I bring meticulous attention to detail, regulatory compliance experience, and a collaborative leadership style focused on measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Travel Manager

Current

Asaptickets, Dyninno Group

Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)

Sell international flight tickets and travel services, managing bookings and client relationships to deliver travel solutions.

Ticketing Customer Service Client Relationship Management

Current

Trade Finance Specialist

Current

Euro Exim Bank

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Sell trade finance solutions to business clients, advising on instruments and structuring transactions to support cross-border trade operations.

Trade Finance Risk Assessment Relationship Management

Innovation Consultant

Freelance

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Conducted market research and evaluated innovation service areas focusing on sustainability, communication network innovation, and AI consulting.

Market Research Innovation Strategy Sustainability Consulting Competitive Analysis

Prompt Engineering Intern

Excelerate

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Conducted research on prompt engineering integration for AI systems and produced content for YouTube to document findings and demonstrations.

Prompt Engineering Integration Research Content Creation Technical Documentation Experimentation

Finance Manager

Westgate Urban Renewal

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Vetted and executed all payments for a 9km road construction project valued at over N700 million, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance with project financial controls.

Financial Control Cash Flow Management

Head, Strategic Business Unit

Westgate Lifecare

May 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Led the TECH-HUB unit, supervising a team of four and growing monthly sales from N8 million to over N13 million by Feb 2024 through targeted sales and operational improvements.

Team Leadership Sales Growth Performance Coaching Business Development

Finance Manager

Dakkadda Skills Acquisition Center

Feb 2020 - Feb 2024 (4 years)

Managed finance for construction and equipping of a N2 billion Skills Acquisition Centre, overseeing payments, accounting controls, and financial reporting for the project.

Project Finance Financial Reporting Budget Management Payments Processing Compliance

Transactions Analyst

Westgate Global Trust Ltd

Feb 2014 - Feb 2024 (10 years)

Monitored client transactions, ensured mandate compliance, managed daily cash status and supported FX transactions, payroll and ledger postings over a ten-year period.

Transaction Monitoring Compliance FX Cash Management Payroll Processing

Teacher

Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy

Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 (11 months)

Taught English and Economics to senior secondary students and coached debating and public speaking, improving student engagement and performance.

Teaching Public Speaking Lesson planning Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Uyo

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

2007 - 2011

Bachelor of Science in Business Management; awarded University Best Graduate Prize in the Faculty of Business Administration and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Best Graduate Prize for Business Management and Best Graduate Project.