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Samuel George

@samuelgeorge2

Corporate finance professional at Sapo’o Chess Essentials Ltd, preparing investor-grade fundraising materials and financial models.

Nigeria

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At Sapo’o Chess Essentials Ltd, I drive financial strategy, support balance sheet restructuring, and prepare the company for prospective investor scrutiny. I also develop financial models and investor-grade materials for fundraising.

At LeadCapital Plc, I assisted companies with public offerings, private placements, and debt instruments. I worked on Lagos State Series 4 Bond Issuance, contributing over ₦8 billion to the capital raise with my team.

At Sapogeorgy Professional Services, I developed financial models and valuation analyses for advisory work. This included work that helped a maritime start-up secure a ₦5.3 billion long-term loan from Bank of Industry.

My experience also includes financial control, regulatory reporting, and finance management at CyberSOC Africa Limited, 9 Payment Service Bank Limited, and Nigerian Stockbrokers Limited (Group). I’m an Associate Chartered Accountant and Advanced Financial Modeler, and I mentor ICAN and ACCA candidates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Vice President – Corporate Finance

Current

Sapo’o Chess Essentials Ltd

Jun 2026 - Present (5 months)

Drive financial strategy supporting governance and capital allocation, oversee balance sheet restructuring, and prepare the company for investor scrutiny. Lead financial feasibility studies, investor-grade pitch decks, and financial models for capital raising.

Financial Strategy Capital Allocation Balance Sheet Restructuring Financial Modeling Valuation M&A Due Diligence Pitch Decks Investment Memos Fundraising

Assistant Vice President – Investment Banking

LeadCapital Plc

Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)

Assisted companies in securing funding through public offerings, private placements, and debt instruments, and provided strategic advice on financial restructuring and valuation. Conducted due diligence, structured deals, and coordinated transactions from conception to closure.

Investment Banking Capital Raising Financial Modeling Valuation M&A Due Diligence Market Analysis Customer Relationship Management

Associate – Deals and Transaction Advisory

Sapogeorgy Professional Services

Jul 2019 - Aug 2025 (6 years 1 month)

Drove deal origination and execution, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising, and led financial advisory mandates from due diligence to closing. Developed complex financial models and valuations, and managed stakeholders across transactions.

Deal Origination M&A Financial Modeling Valuation Due Diligence Stakeholder Management Transaction Execution Risk Assessment

Financial Controller

CyberSOC Africa Limited

Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)

Developed financial business processes and accounting policies, designed financial strategies, and coordinated annual audits and regulatory compliance. Managed budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting, and facilitated capital raising through commercial paper issuance.

Financial Control Accounting Policies Internal Controls Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Regulatory Compliance Commercial Papers Financial Reporting

Regulatory Reporting Lead

9 Payment Service Bank Limited

Nov 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Developed policies and procedures for regulatory compliance, reviewed management reports, and ensured IFRS compliance. Coordinated statutory audits and liaised with external parties including auditors and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

Regulatory Reporting IFRS Compliance Financial Reporting Audit Coordination General Ledger Accountant Budgeting Stakeholder Liaison

Finance Manager

Nigerian Stockbrokers Limited (Group)

Feb 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Provided direction and leadership for the finance department, coordinated financial planning and analysis, and prepared monthly management accounts. Developed financial models for valuation and capital raising, and ensured tax compliance and regulatory filings.

Financial Planning Financial Analysis General Ledger Accountant Management Accounting IFRS Tax Compliance Financial Modeling Valuation Investment Strategy

Head of Finance & Admin

Loving Gaze

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months)

Developed and implemented finance and accounting processes, prepared monthly management reports, and advised on investments. Collaborated with auditors, tax authorities, and consultants.

Financial Management Accounting Processes Management Reporting Investment Advisory Audit Coordination

Accountant and Senior Accountant

News Agency of Nigeria

May 2012 - Aug 2019 (7 years 3 months)

Assisted in implementing controls and procedures in the Accounts Department, provided advice on foreign exchange transaction risks and hedging strategies, and ensured compliance with IPSAS and tax provisions. Participated in asset verification exercises.

Accounting Internal Controls FX Risk Hedging IPSAS Tax Compliance Asset Verification

Financial Accounting Teacher

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme

Mar 2011 - Feb 2012 (11 months)

Instructed Financial Accounting and Business Studies, established computer classes for students and teachers, and founded the school Chess Club. Served as a presiding officer in the 2011 general election.

Teaching Financial Accounting Business Studies Computer Literacy Chess

Intern

SKYE Bank (Now Polaris Bank)

Feb 2008 - Jan 2009 (11 months)

Assisted in collecting taxes including PAYE, Company Income Tax, withholding tax, VAT, and customs duties, and supported processing of Form M for bank customers. Coordinated remittance of export proceeds to the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry account with the CBN.

Tax Collections Banking Operations Form M Processing Export Proceeds