JAFARU MAIWADA

No.24 Anguwan Alkali Zaria city, 78000, Zaria, Nigeria.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Finance and Control Officer with a robust background in financial administration, budget management, and regulatory compliance within the private sector. Currently pursuing a Masters in Procurement Management, bringing a strong capacity for optimizing financial processes, ensuring fiscal transparency, and delivering efficient service. Proven ability to conduct financial analysis, prepare comprehensive reports, and manage complex payment tracking, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Work

Mota-Engil Nigeria

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Finance and Control Officer (Assistant)

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

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Summary

Orchestrated critical financial administration functions, including budget management, payment processing, and regulatory compliance, to support operational efficiency and fiscal integrity within a large-scale construction environment.

Highlights

Assisted in preparing and meticulously monitoring budgets, ensuring strict adherence to financial goals and maintaining high performance standards across multiple projects.

Managed the end-to-end process of invoice processing and payment tracking for over 50+ vendors monthly, ensuring 100% accuracy, timely disbursements, and full compliance with financial regulations.

Conducted detailed financial data analysis, identifying key trends and variances that informed strategic adjustments and drove continuous improvement initiatives in financial operations.

Prepared comprehensive, high-impact financial reports for senior management, providing actionable insights that directly supported strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Ensured rigorous adherence to company policies and regulatory standards in all financial operations, meticulously reviewing and approving payment vouchers to safeguard financial integrity and mitigate compliance risks.

Mota-Engil Nigeria

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Administrative Officer (Assistant)

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed daily office operations and provided essential administrative support, optimizing record-keeping, communication, and scheduling to enhance overall departmental productivity and efficiency.

Highlights

Managed and optimized comprehensive office operations, enhancing record-keeping, data entry, and filing systems to improve information accessibility and accuracy by 20%.

Coordinated seamless internal and external communications, including scheduling over 30 meetings monthly and arranging complex travel logistics for senior staff, ensuring operational continuity.

Provided critical administrative support to a team of 15+ professionals, facilitating smooth day-to-day office functions and contributing to a 15% improvement in departmental workflow efficiency.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Virtual and in class Procurement Management

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Business Administration Grade: Second Class Upper Honors

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Diploma Islamic Banking and Finance Grade: Merit Honors

Certificates

Discharge Certificate, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Computer Certificate in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

ABD Computer Institute

Skills

Financial Management

Invoice Processing, Payment Tracking, Procurement, Vendor Support, Financial Reporting, Budget Support, Financial Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Control.

Administrative Operations

Office Management, Record-Keeping, Data Entry, Filing Systems, Document Handling, Meeting Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Communication (Written & Verbal).

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

Regulatory Standards, Company Policies, Payment Voucher Approval, Risk Mitigation.

Team Collaboration

Time Management, Team Collaboration, Internal & External Communications.