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Linus Ekete

@linusekete

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I turn financial data into controls, cost savings, and executive decisions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply financial analysis, FP&A, business intelligence, and internal control expertise to improve performance, optimize costs, strengthen governance, and provide executive decision support.

I'm currently strengthening financial governance at CFAO Mobility, where I analyze cost and revenue performance and partner with finance and operations to improve controls. My work has reduced inventory discrepancies by 25%, improved cycle times by 18–22%, and supported 95%+ control effectiveness.

At GIG Logistics Technology Limited, I led internal audit activities across nationwide operations, driving IFRS and GAAP compliance, supplier-cost optimization, payroll oversight, and expenditure analysis. I also analyzed transport assets and branch expenditures across 100+ locations, reducing maintenance costs by 20% and operational overheads by 25%.

I've built practical reporting and analytics solutions through Simon Sez IT, including Excel and Power BI dashboards, automated financial models, and executive reporting that surface profitability trends, cost drivers, and performance variances.

As an ACA-qualified Accountancy graduate with First Class Honors, I bring financial analysis, internal controls, business intelligence, and risk-based reporting together to support stronger decisions and sustainable performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Internal Controller

Current

CFAO Mobility

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Analyzed cost and revenue performance, uncovering key financial drivers that informed strategic business decisions. Partnered with finance and operations to optimize controls and processes, reducing inventory discrepancies by 25% and improving cycle times by 18–22%.

Financial Analysis Cost Optimization Internal Controls IFRS Risk Management Process Improvement

ESG Benchmarking Team Lead

Excelerate

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Led a pan-African team of ESG analysts, benchmarking multinational companies and delivering executive insights on reporting quality and sustainability maturity. Developed data-driven recommendations to strengthen ESG transparency.

ESG Benchmarking Data Analysis Project Management

Financial Data Reporting Analyst

Simon Sez IT

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Developed dynamic Excel and Power BI dashboards that translated complex financial data into executive-level insights. Performed advanced financial analysis to identify profitability trends, cost drivers, and performance variances.

Excel Power BI Financial Analysis Data Visualization

Senior Internal Auditor

Medplus Pharmacy Limited

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 (2 months)

Performed financial analysis of inventory and multi-channel revenue transactions, identifying variances, strengthening financial controls, and improving reporting accuracy. Developed an invoice validation framework that reduced duplicate and fraudulent invoices by 65%.

Financial Analysis Internal Audit Inventory Management Invoice Validation Financial Control

Team Lead, Internal Audit

GIG Logistics Technology Limited

Oct 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Strengthened financial governance by driving compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal control frameworks. Delivered cost optimization initiatives through supplier negotiations, payroll oversight, and expenditure analysis.

Internal Audit IFRS Cost Optimization Financial Governance Risk Management

Internal Auditor

GIG Logistics Technology Limited

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)

Performed financial analysis and reconciliations across cash, POS, wallet, transfer, and online revenue streams. Optimized operating costs by leading financial oversight of transport assets and analyzing branch expenditures across 100+ locations.

Financial Analysis Reconciliations Cost Optimization Internal Audit

Club Finance Executive

Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)

Prepared accurate financial statements and performance reports, strengthening financial reporting integrity. Analyzed financial performance and advised the executive committee on cost optimization initiatives.

Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Cost Optimization

Assistant Presiding Officer

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 (0 months)

Coordinated polling operations with election officials, ensuring timely execution and regulatory compliance. Validated and reconciled electronic and manual records to strengthen data integrity.

Data Verification Compliance

Chairperson (UNICEF Committee)

Nigeria Model United Nations Society

Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 (0 months)

Provided leadership and governance for committee operations, aligning stakeholders and managing discussions. Influenced diverse stakeholders through clear communication and consensus-building.

Leadership Stakeholder Management Conflict Resolution