Femi Awomewe
@femiawomewe
Chartered accountant and CFO-level finance leader driving compliance and profitability.
What I'm looking for
I am a chartered accountant and finance executive with over 20 years' experience leading finance, audit, and risk functions across corporate and maritime sectors. I focus on aligning financial strategy with business objectives to deliver measurable results.
As General Manager (Finance) I led initiatives that increased profitability by 20% and improved cash reserves by 25% through strategic financial planning, cost optimization, and a cash-flow projection model. I also implemented financial reporting systems that reduced reporting errors by 30% and improved timeliness.
I have built robust internal controls and IFRS-compliant reporting frameworks, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and reducing external audit exceptions by 40%. I led capital-raising efforts that secured over $5 million and directed fraud investigations that prevented losses exceeding $100,000.
I hold an MBA and M.Sc. in finance-related fields and professional credentials including ACA/FCA, CBAP, ERMCP and Google Data Analytics. I seek senior finance leadership opportunities where I can drive compliance, treasury optimization, tax strategy and data-driven decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager (Finance)
First Primus West Africa Ltd
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Led the finance function to drive strategic planning and cost optimization, increasing profitability by 20%, improving cash reserves by 25%, and reducing financial reporting errors by 30%.
Assistant General Manager, Finance
Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Coordinated financial reporting and controls, delivering a 15% reduction in operational costs and 20% improvement in efficiency while leading capital-raising that secured over $5M.
Group Head, Internal Audit & Risk
Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)
Led group internal audit and risk management, implementing frameworks that improved risk mitigation by 30% and strategic performance by 25%, reduced external audit exceptions by 40%, and prevented fraud losses over $100K.
Assistant Manager, Head of Accounts
Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)
Managed the Lagos accounts office and supervised accounting operations to ensure accurate financial records and timely statutory and management reporting.
Assistant Manager, Accounts & Controls
Japaul Electromechanical LLC
Oct 2008 - Dec 2008 (2 months)
Oversaw accounts and internal control functions in Dubai, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely financial submissions during the assignment.
Assistant Manager, Finance - Credit Control
Maersk Line Nigeria Ltd
Aug 2008 - Sep 2008 (1 month)
Managed credit control operations to improve receivables management and ensure timely collections and reconciliation of customer accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, Finance
MBA with a thesis in Finance from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
M.Sc in Mathematical Modelling and Simulation with a finance model thesis from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Bachelor of Technology, Industrial Mathematics
B.Tech in Industrial Mathematics from the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
International Institute of Business Analysis
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), Business Analysis
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis.
Coursera (Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate)
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate obtained via Coursera.
Enterprises Risk Management Academy
ERMCP (Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional), Enterprise Risk Management
ERMCP certification (Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional) from Enterprises Risk Management Academy, Singapore.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Accounting
Fellow qualification (FCA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Associate/Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI/FCTI), Taxation
Associate/Fellow membership (ACTI/FCTI) of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Deeno Consulting
Certified Internal Auditor, Internal Auditing
Certified Internal Auditor qualification and risk-based internal auditing training from Deeno Consulting, Nigeria.
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