Ebenezer Fayokun
Certified Finance & Real Estate Professional
Sharjah, AE.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in strategic financial management, operational excellence, and real estate brokerage. Proven ability to significantly grow asset bases, transform loss-making entities into profitable ventures, and drive sales in competitive markets. Adept at leading teams, fostering strong client relationships, and implementing robust financial strategies, including IFRS 9, to enhance organizational performance and ensure compliance.
Work
Tekkr Real Estate
|Real Estate Agent
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Proactively manages diverse real estate projects, focusing on client prospecting and tailored product offerings to drive market success in sales and rentals.
Highlights
Successfully prospected and converted clients for various real estate projects, including sales and rentals, by identifying optimal market opportunities.
Developed and presented tailored real estate solutions to clients, ensuring alignment with their investment goals and market demands.
Managed end-to-end sales processes for diverse property portfolios, from initial client engagement to successful deal closure.
Davliz Vacation Homes
|Holiday Homes Operations Manager
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Oversees comprehensive holiday home operations, managing guest reservations, planning, and ensuring seamless check-in/check-out experiences in Dubai.
Highlights
Managed all aspects of guest reservations, including planning and booking, for a portfolio of holiday homes in Dubai, ensuring high occupancy rates.
Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for all guests, enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Provided comprehensive guest assistance from pre-arrival planning through departure, resulting in positive guest feedback and repeat bookings.
Fast Credit Limited
|Finance Manager
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led financial operations, significantly growing the asset base and transforming a loss position to profitability while ensuring audit compliance.
Highlights
Spearheaded financial strategies that grew the asset base from under $3 million to over $18 million, achieving a 500% increase within 2.5 years.
Successfully transitioned the company from a loss position to a profitable entity within 2.5 years through strategic financial management and operational improvements.
Ensured rigorous financial oversight and compliance, leading to the successful sign-off of 4 consecutive audited accounts.
La Fayette MfB (A member of Advans Group, France)
|Treasurer, Account & Finance Supervisor
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Transformed the Finance department, overseeing IFRS 9 implementation and ensuring audit readiness while leading a team of 3 professionals.
Highlights
Led the successful transformation of the Finance department, managing a team of 3 to enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting accuracy.
Collaborated with the Advans Group office to drive the adoption and seamless implementation of IFRS 9, ensuring compliance with international financial reporting standards.
Managed relationships with external auditors, consistently finalizing audits and submitting reports ahead of deadlines, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
Lagos City Polytechnic
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HND
Accountancy
Certificates
Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA)
Issued By
Chartered Institute Of Management Accountant (UK)
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
Issued By
Institute Of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Skills
Financial Management
Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Profit & Loss Management, Strategic Financial Planning, IFRS 9 Implementation, Audit Management, Regulatory Compliance.
Real Estate & Sales
Real Estate Brokerage, Property Sales, Property Rentals, Client Prospecting, Market Analysis, Deal Closure, Client Relationship Management.
Operations Management
Operational Efficiency, Reservation Management, Guest Services, Check-in/Check-out Procedures, Process Improvement, Hospitality Operations.
Leadership & Team Management
Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Performance Enhancement, Strategic Prioritization.
Analytical & Interpersonal Skills
Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Customer Relations.