Shatong Pam

Results-driven finance professional with over 9 years of progressive experience at Access Bank PLC, specializing in financial analysis, strategic planning, and multi-country financial oversight across African subsidiaries. Currently serving as Team Lead – Fincon Subsidiaries, with a proven record of developing financial models, driving strategic initiatives, and communicating performance insights to C-suite stakeholders. ACCA-qualified with a strong foundation in financial forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, and cost control.

Adept at building high-impact teams and delivering value across complex, multi-entity environments.

Team Lead – Financial Analyst - ACCESS BANK PLC - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-01)

• Developed comprehensive 5-year financial models and forward-looking forecasts to underpin the Group's strategic planning cycle, providing executive management with decision-ready insights.
• Designed and implemented financial growth initiatives and policies across African subsidiary operations, resulting in improved revenue visibility and cost optimization.
• Collaborated with the management team to formulate long-term commercial plans for new and existing African subsidiaries, aligning financial strategy with business expansion objectives.
• Prepared and presented detailed financial performance reports to Executive Management, translating complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
• Oversaw end-to-end financial functions of subsidiaries including financial assessment, audit support, planning, budgeting, consolidation, cost control, and project control.
• Led the preparation of reports and projections for new business opportunities across multiple African markets, supporting entry strategies and feasibility assessments.
• Managed cross-functional coordination between the Group finance team and subsidiary finance leads, ensuring compliance with Group reporting standards and timelines.
• Championed process improvements in financial reporting workflows, reducing reporting cycle time, and improving data accuracy across the banking group.
• Served as part of the integration team for the Standard Chartered transaction across five markets with Access Bank, supporting cross-market coordination, financial alignment, and post-transaction integration activities.

Performance Analyst - ACCESS BANK PLC - Lagos, Nigeria

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

• Prepared comprehensive financial reports by collecting, formatting, and analyzing key data points, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closing.
• Led monthly performance reporting and facilitated budget-vs-actual reviews with business heads, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Developed financial models to assess current and projected financial performance, enabling proactive financial management.
• Generated executive-level presentations summarizing complex financial data and facilitating strategic decision-making for senior management.
• Provided timely business and financial support for key decisions that increased corporate growth and improved stakeholder engagement.
• Participated in the Diamond and Access Bank merger from a retail executive leadership perspective, working closely with stakeholders to support performance review, integration planning, and leadership reporting.

Loyalty Management Analyst - ACCESS BANK PLC - Lagos, Nigeria

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed loyalty program data and performance tracking, providing insights that informed program optimization and improved customer retention metrics.

Product Manager - ACCESS BANK PLC - Lagos, Nigeria

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Supported the lifecycle management of financial products, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver product enhancements aligned with customer and business needs.

B.A (Hons) - Accountancy - University of Wales, United Kingdom (2010-01 - 2014-12)