JAFARU MAIWADA
No.1&2 Kufena Road Gyallesu Zaria, 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 public 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
|Finance and Control Officer (Assistant)
Kazaure, Jigawa 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
|Administrative Officer (Assistant)
Kazaure, Jigawa 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
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Masters (In Progress)
Procurement Management
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Grade: Second Class Upper Honors
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
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Diploma
Islamic Banking and Finance
Grade: Merit Honors
Certificates
Discharge Certificate, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Issued By
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Computer Certificate in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
Issued By
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.