SABITU, ADESOLA ABULBAAKI

Senior Executive, Debt Recovery & Collections Leadership

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished banking and finance professional with extensive experience in debt recovery, collections, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize recovery operations, drive exceptional team performance, and leverage data-driven strategies to consistently exceed targets. Expert in financial technology, compliance, and customer service, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and mitigating risk.

Work

Oxygen X (Access Holdings PLC)

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Senior Executive, Recovery

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Leads day-to-day recovery operations, ensuring compliance and leveraging technology to streamline processes and achieve performance targets.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end recovery processes, ensuring efficient daily operations and adherence to established protocols.

Collaborated with legal teams and cross-functional departments to resolve escalated cases and ensure regulatory compliance.

Led and mentored recovery executives, providing guidance and training to enhance team capabilities and performance.

Leveraged financial IT tools to streamline and enhance debt recovery processes, improving operational efficiency.

Developed and implemented new programs to address company challenges, contributing to improved recovery outcomes.

Emtill Solutions Nigeria Limited

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Manager (Palmcredit), Collections & Recoveries

Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed and motivated recovery teams, optimizing operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance collection performance.

Highlights

Managed day-to-day operations of recovery teams, leading and motivating team leaders and agents to achieve outstanding performance.

Developed and implemented creative coaching and mentorship methodologies, fostering team skill development and growth.

Communicated expectations, provided feedback, and resolved conflicts to maintain a cohesive and high-performing team environment.

Evaluated the success of recovery programs and initiatives, identifying key areas for improvement in future efforts.

Developed and implemented new programs to address internal challenges, enhancing overall recovery processes and outcomes.

Emtill Solutions Nigeria Limited

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Team Leader, Collections

Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed daily operations of a collections team, ensuring compliance, fostering collaboration, and achieving targets.

Highlights

Directed daily operations of a collections team, developing and motivating staff to deliver outstanding performance.

Ensured 100% compliance with collections processes, controls, policies, and procedures, mitigating operational risks.

Coordinated information exchange and updated collection techniques, enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness.

Cultivated an environment of trust, open communication, and creative thinking, fostering cohesive team effort.

Managed performance of assigned portfolios and consistently achieved team and group collection targets.

Emtill Solutions Nigeria Limited

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Collections Analyst

Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Monitored customer accounts, analyzed payment trends, and provided recommendations to optimize collection strategies.

Highlights

Proactively monitored customer accounts to identify overdue payments and prevent further delinquency.

Reconciled discrepancies between customer payments and invoices, ensuring accurate financial records.

Engaged with clients via phone, email, and letter to follow up on overdue accounts and negotiate payment plans.

Analyzed trends in payment delays, customer behavior, and credit risks to inform and refine collection strategies.

Assessed creditworthiness of new and existing customers, providing insights and recommendations to improve collection strategies.

Volunteer

Vice-Principal (NYSC)

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Divine Success School

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Administered discipline, supervised staff, and utilized assessment data to improve instructional practices and learning outcomes.

Highlights

Maintained and administered discipline for approximately 59 students (JSS 1 - SS 2), fostering a conducive learning environment.

Supervised and evaluated approximately 15 school employees, contributing to staff development and improved performance.

Evaluated teacher performance through official observations of classroom lesson notes, providing constructive feedback.

Utilized student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice, significantly improving learning outcomes.

Assisted with community service duties, including checking identification and assisting voters in completing Voter Certificates.

Presiding Officer

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Independent National Electoral Commission

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Facilitated democratic processes by developing communication skills, creating a fair voting environment, and assisting numerous voters.

Highlights

Developed excellent communication and bureaucratic skills through managing diverse voter interactions and administrative tasks.

Created a fair and non-partisan environment, ensuring free choice for all voters during elections.

Assisted approximately 102 voters each voting day, efficiently resolving concerns and inquiries.

Languages

English

Education

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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B. Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Top-Flight Laureates' Academy, Anglican Grammar School, Ifo

Ifo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Senior Secondary School Certificate General Studies

Certificates

The Complete Data Entry Skill from Basic to Advance

Udemy

Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification Mastery

Udemy

Data Visualization in Tableau & Python

Udemy

Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel

AQSkill

Certificate of Completion, Data Analysis

Axia Africa

Skills

Leadership & Management

Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Development, Coaching, Mentorship, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making.

Debt Recovery & Collections

Debt Recovery, Collections Management, Recovery Operations, Payment Plans, Account Monitoring, Compliance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Stakeholder Management.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Data Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Debt Recovery Performance Metrics, Trend Analysis, Credit Risk Assessment, Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Python (Basic Data Analysis).

Financial Technology & Tools

Financial IT Tools, Chaser, ACM, Moneymaker, Collect!, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

Communication & Collaboration

Customer Communication, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation.