Rasaq Ojelade
Ottawa, ON • --•-• ng.linkedin.com/in/rasaqojelade/
Profile ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Highly accomplished Finance Leader with 13+ years of proven success in the Telecommunications industry.
Expertise spans:
Financial Modeling & Solutions: Developed robust financial projections and implemented innovative
accounting solutions.
Project Management: Successfully led and executed complex projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
International Negotiations: Proven ability to negotiate complex deals and manage multi-million-dollar
accounts (exceeding $10 billion) in telecommunication equipment procurement.
Process Improvement: Championed the implementation of streamlined accounting procedures to enhance
efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage my financial acumen and leadership skills within prominent
and well-established companies with significant operations in Ottawa, Canada
Key Knowledge, Skills & Training
Strategic Planning & Execution: Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Business Plan & Budget
Development, Revenue Analysis
Financial Expertise: Financial Reporting & Presentations, Cash Management & Bank Covenant Compliance
Negotiation & Communication: Proven Negotiation Skills, Effective Communication & Presentation Abilities
Data Analysis: Strong Data Analysis Skills for informed decision-making
Education ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
14 Weeks Data Analytics Immersive Program
BlackTECH ACADEMY — Ontario, Canada
November 2024
Fellow Chartered Institute of Taxation (FCIT)
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF TAXATION OF NIGERIA — Lagos, Nigeria
November 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL— Boston, United States
World's most international business school. Top 10 FT ranking for international business and experience.
Member of Entrepreneurship Club
Strategic Leadership for the Hospitality Professional Certificate
CORNELL UNIVERSITY — New York, United States
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS — Lagos, Nigeria
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS — Lagos, Nigeria
Associate Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT)
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF TAXATION OF NIGERIA — Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Economics
OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY—Ago Iwoye, Ogun, Nigeria
August 2015
May 2015
April 2011
January 2009
November 2005
August 2002
Rasaq Ojelade
Ottawa, ON • --•-• ng.linkedin.com/in/rasaqojelade/
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS — Lagos, Nigeria
October 1999
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________________________________________
PEARLWORT HOTEL AND SUITES LIMITED —Lagos, Nigeria
Hospitality, Hotel, Oil & Gas, Quick Service Restaurant and Real Estate
2016 – Date
Group Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Making corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and
resources of the group, leading the group with growth mindsets, ensuring people systems are effective in order to
ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.
GLOBACOM LIMITED—Lagos, Nigeria
Telecommunication provider employing over 10,000 people in West Africa with over $ 12billion revenues.
2003 – 2015
Contract Consultant – Business Development (2003 to 2015). Negotiated and validated a contract relating to
purchase of multi-billion dollar telecommunication equipment with Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei. Managed four direct
reports including assistant project manager and management trainee.
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________________________________________
Reconciled purchase order process that led to savings of $2M on a monthly basis.
Led a 150-person team to launch a new network of more than 1000 base locations in Ghana.
Designed, developed and launched new software for processing payment of maintenance contractors for more than
6000 base location.
HABIB NIGERIA BANK LIMITED (NOW KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
Commercial Bank employing over 3000 people in Nigeria with over 5000 depositors.
(2002 – 2003).
Banking Officer (2002 – 2003). Appointed to manage financial function for the treasury department including
effective liquidity and balance sheet management.
Formulated strategies for cash management and updated the process to be cost effective.
Analyzed various bank balance sheets and determined ranking in terms of risk and returns.
Traded in the local currency market and determine when to buy and sell to maximize income.
Additional Information ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Languages: Fluent in English
Affiliations: Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Project)
