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YINA PIUS PINE

Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Sex: Male

Mobile Phone: +234 809-***-****, +234**********

Address: **, ** ******, *****, ******, JABI, Abuja - FCT

E-mail: ********@*****.***

Nationality: Nigerian

PROFILE / CAREER SUMMARY

Yina Pius Pine is a chartered project manager (CPM) with a completed Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and sound expertise in finance, accounting, cost management, real estate services and project management. He has over 14 years work experience in improving the efficiency and successes of many projects, innovations and social enterprises. He prioritises working alongside clients but emphasises bottom up and contextual models in order to achieve the desired results in a quick and efficient manner. He is familiar with all the stages of project management and implementation enough to train and educate project staff and policy makers as necessary.

Pius began his career with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nation where he worked for several years as the Financial Accountant and is currently the Managing Director/CEO of UNhomes Inter – Biz Ltd, Abuja. Before joining UNhomes, he was the Deputy Managing Director/COO of Portal Realties Ltd; a position he held for several years.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2016 – 2018

NYSC Discharge Certificate 2005

Post Graduate Diploma, Management at Upper credit level CPM Institute of Nigeria, Abuja 2013 – 2014

Higher National Diploma, Accountancy (Upper Credit) The Polytechnic Calabar Cross River State 2001 - 2004

National Diploma, Financial Studies (Upper Credit ) The Polytechnic Calabar Cross River State 2000 – 2001

Ordinary Diploma, Public Accounts/Audit (Lower Credit) Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo 1992 -1994

Executive Certificate, Public Accounts/Audit (Lower Credit) Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo 1990 – 1991

O/Level General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mbaakon Grammar school Mbaakon, Benue State 1983 – 1988

First School leaving Certificate N.K.S.T Primary School, Mbaakon, Benue State 1976 – 1983

IT SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,, Outlook)

Excellent skills in SAP and SAGE Accounting

strong aptitude for learning new systems, processes and IT applications

SKILLS & PROFICIENCY

Self-directed and resourceful, open-minded, embraces change and challenges with ability to quickly understand and analyses complex requirements and business needs.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A team player. Self-driven, integrity, positive attitude and highly motivated with a commitment to succeed; willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic

High numerical skills and strong attention to details, target-driven with strong quantitative/analytical skills

Ability to convey analytical needs and results to partners and stakeholders with limited subject matter expertise

Working knowledge of local reporting requirements (IFRS) and finance operation processes and controls.

Leverages internal and external financial data to build winning strategies; good knowledge of logistics

KPI generation to identify continuous improvement actions, emerging trends and issues

Keeping abreast of changes, amendments and updates to local banking laws, exchange and billing laws, treasury controls to ensure that business operates smoothly and is compliant.

Cost control management and invoicing, credit control and commercial administration (contract review/negotiation)

SOFT SKILLS

Communication: Good communication and facilitation skills

Leadership: Strong leadership skills, ability to work on own initiative and potential to lead.

Teamwork: Strong team player, experienced, and ability to work in a cross functional or business and global team; strong performance and people orientation with demonstrated team skills.

Stakeholder Management: High capability to engage / facilitate / influence a diverse group of stakeholders and manage large delivery partners and work with 3rd party delivery suppliers; capability to build solid rapport.

Time Management: Ability to work on own initiative and t to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Organization Skills: Excellent organizational skills, highly organized, detail oriented

Risk and Issue Management: Rapid issue resolution with a logical approach to problem solving.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNhomes Inter- Biz Ltd, Suite 73, 2nd Floor, Befs Plaza, Opp. MFM, Utako, Abuja - FCT April 2015 to date

Role: Managing Director/CEO

Leads the organization in achieving the overall goals by overseeing the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans and integrating the contributions of stakeholders into a coherent, consistent and effective program of advocacy, construction and financing of cheaper housing for low income earners in Abuja in line with the sustainable development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides leadership in the development and costing of annual operational plans and implementation and ensuring regular update with the Board.

Updates business policies and procedures to promote efficiency, effectiveness and compliance

Maintains a productive and motivated workforce through effective hiring, training, communication, professional development, delegation and employee interaction

Leads on budget monitoring ensuring that project implementation is within scope, budget and time frame

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all governmental agencies necessary for UNhomes to successfully conduct its programs.

Ensures that all required official records and documentations are maintained in compliance with policies, regulations and guidelines.

Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends globally and within Nigeria

Provides support on proposal writing and implementation of business plans.

Promotes active and broad participation by stakeholders in all areas of the organization's work Communication and public relations:

Secured for UNhomes; a project supervision contract with Police Service Commission Staff Multipurpose cooperative Ltd, Abuja.

Acknowledges and rewards employees’ strengths and accomplishments

Evaluates assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback

Portal Realties Ltd, Portal House, 5B Adedeji Close, Opp. Standard Chartered Bank, Opebi, Lagos – Nigeria August 2009 to March, 2015

Role: Deputy Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer

A key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I effectively managed the business affairs of the firm and maintained control of diverse business operations.

Key accomplishments:

Coordinated the design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures

Reviewed and established policies that promoted company culture and vision

Supervised daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)

Initiated team building workshops for employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication

Evaluated business performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics

Supported in the drafting of proposals and other fundraising ventures for CEO’s approval including the establishment of the Abuja branch office with qualified staff and sourced for 50 hectares landed property within Abuja Municipal Area Council at an estimated net profit of about 2 billion naira.

Initiated strategies to completion by taking the company office from rented apartment at Ikeja to a permanent site of standard duplex apartment at Opebi NOW called Portal House.

Reorganized the company structure by reviewing comprehensive policy manual and key relevant departments

Participated in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.) and made recommendation to the CEO

Confirm budget codes and authorization for processing payments to ensure payments are sent correctly.

Monitored and ensured prompt and correct payment of clients’ invoices including allocation of expenditure to correct budget centers.

Reviewed reconciliation of monthly supplier’s statements; maintenance of preferred supplier register

Filling of invoices and general administration tasks

Provides reports to the CEO in all matters of importance

Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Plot 617/618, UN House, Central Business District Abuja, Nigeria May 2005 to May 2009

Role: Financial Accountant

Responsible for the delivery of sound financial reports and accounts of FAO office Nigeria and projects under FAO responsibility to its head office in Rome -Italy on monthly basis

Key accomplishments:

Maintained proper financial records and files in accordance with prevailing organizational procedures;

Prepared draft financial reports for the project team and advised them accordingly;

Monitored and supervised expenditures by project;

Monitored and analyzed project expenditures with respect to approved budgets and work-plans

Assisted in the preparation of work plan, budgets and estimates of project quarterly expenditure

Compiled monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for the national project director (NPD) and project team and provided expenditure updates as required;

Prepared analytical review between actual expenditure versus actual budget plan

Prepared requests for direct payment and requests for advance to project operating account;

Prepared and maintained updated ledgers and inventories of supplies and non-expendable property;

Briefed clients or organizations in receipt of payments from the project on financial procedures and required documentation and oversaw payments from the project including daily living and travel allowances for training participants etc.

Briefed and assisted newly arriving international and local consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking, currency provision and other issues related to finance;

Ensured financial guidelines were followed and best practices maintained during the project implementation

Performed other relevant duties as required.

Save Environment and Health Organization (SEHO) May 2014 – Sept. 2014

Role: Chief operating Officer and Secretary to the Board of Directors

Status: Volunteer

Coordinated all the network services that support the program sites, including finance, office management, human resources, technology, performance management, and research and evaluation within the non-profit, SEHO

Key Responsibilities:

Oversaw the work plan development and fund raising for community outreach function to achieve positive relationships within the community and relevant Government agencies in contributing to improved health behaviors in community

Developed and maintained operational plans and departmental budgets to achieve competitive administrative costs

Create and maintain business policies and procedures to promote efficiency, effectiveness and compliance

Maintain a productive and motivated workforce through effective hiring, training, communication, professional development, delegation and employee interaction

Lead a high-performance departmental management team that leverages all available resources to achieve corporate objectives through effective teamwork

Maintain collaborative working relationships and a positive image for the health plan

Checking and in putting examiners claims and reconciling claim with receipts

YINA Pius Pine

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