Emmanuel Apooyin
Summary
Experienced Finance professional with focus on process management and improvement. Drive operational efficiency and team performance through strategic planning and resource optimisation. Demonstrate collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Manager-Operations
GE Vernova
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinate Genpact teams for AR and AP Intercompany operations, resolving process issues including aged balances , GRNI gaps, and Settlement issues
- Lead closing process to pass system edit checks and close intercompany issues ensuring on time completion of the monthly close.
- Own and maintain SOX controls for AR reporting, ensuring 100% compliance during internal and external audits.
- Manage escalations related to aged AR, unapplied cash, and collection issues by designing governance mechanisms and partnering closely with business stakeholders.
- Lead a global team of analysts to deliver high-visibility AR performance dashboards for Executive Leadership.
- Produce quarterly commentary on balance sheet drivers, enabling clearer insight into monthly/quarterly movements
Intercompany & Account Payable Process Leader
GE Vernova
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Implement business process guidelines, policies, and controls, including establishing and maintaining External and intercompany standard processes.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Sourcing teams to monitor GR/IR balances, ensuring timely invoice processing and resolution of discrepancies.
- Oversee intercompany transactions to ensure timely booking, matching, payments, and clearing of invoices.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects related to new business initiatives and enhancements to existing processes.
- Lead month-end closing processes, ensuring system edit checks are passed and intercompany issues are resolved.
Lead Financial Analyst
Baker Hughes
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Provided variance analysis and commentary on actuals vs. forecast, including accruals.
- Supported global intercompany and group recharge processes.
- Maintained cost structures and hierarchies, ensuring alignment with global chart of accounts.
- Enhanced financial controls and streamlined reporting processes.
Advanced Accountant
Baker Hughes
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed end-to-end Intercompany process including GRNI reconciliation.
- Executed US GAAP general accounting activities.
- Performed month-end close activities and reconciled AP/AR balances.
- Prepared reporting packages and conducted account reconciliations using ARM.
- Delivered ad hoc financial reports to support decision-making.
Accounting Operations Analyst
Baker Hughes
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed financial reporting and analysis in line with IFRS standards.
- Executed month-end reporting, including reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Supported finance process migrations for smooth operational transitions.
- Led simplification and automation initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Acted as primary liaison for local business teams, resolving queries and clarifying processes.
- Delivered audit support and prepared compliance documentation.
Financial Analyst
GTBank
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed IFRS-based general accounting and month-end close activities.
- Prepared financial schedules, daily liquidity reports, and Net Open Position for CBN.
- Reconciled asset ledgers and supported statutory regulatory reporting.
- Performed interest sensitivity analysis and balance sheet variance reviews.
- Collaborated with auditors and ensured robust control documentation.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
University of Texas PB
01.2025 - 12.2025
B.Sc. - Finance Hons
University of Lagos
10.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Process Transformation & Standardization
- Global AR & AP Management
- Financial Management & Governance
Certification
- ACCA- Chartered Accountant
- ICAN -Chartered Accountant
Timeline
Finance Manager-Operations
GE Vernova
06.2025 - Current
MBA - Data Analytics
University of Texas PB
01.2025 - 12.2025
Intercompany & Account Payable Process Leader
GE Vernova
05.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Financial Analyst
Baker Hughes
10.2021 - 05.2023
Advanced Accountant
Baker Hughes
11.2020 - 09.2021
Accounting Operations Analyst
Baker Hughes
09.2019 - 10.2020
Financial Analyst
GTBank
02.2017 - 07.2019
B.Sc. - Finance Hons
University of Lagos
10.2010 - 12.2014