ALI ABBA ALI
ALI ABBA ALI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
BIOGRAPHY
Ali Abba Ali serves as Velay's Chief Financial Officer, leading all financial strategy, planning, and operations. A seasoned financial strategist with extensive experience in corporate finance, credit structuring, and capital management, Ali has played a pivotal role in establishing Velay's robust financial infrastructure and securing key banking partnerships.
With a strong background in the energy sector, Ali brings deep expertise in complex financial transactions, LC operations, working capital management, and investment analysis. His financial acumen has enabled Velay to secure significant credit facilities from Taj Bank and Zenith Bank, providing the liquidity necessary to scale operations and support customer financing programs.
As CFO, Ali oversees all aspects of financial management, including treasury operations, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and investor relations. He has implemented sophisticated financial systems that integrate seamlessly with Velay's digital platform, enabling real-time financial tracking, automated invoicing, and instant payment processing.
Ali's strategic approach to financial management balances growth objectives with prudent risk management. He has structured innovative financing solutions that enable customers to access credit while maintaining healthy financial ratios for Velay. His expertise in international trade finance has been critical in facilitating Velay's export operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Financial strategy and planning
- •Banking relationships and credit facility management
- •Treasury operations and cash flow optimization
- •Financial reporting and regulatory compliance
- •Investment analysis and capital allocation
- •Risk management and internal controls
- •Customer credit facility programs
- •International trade finance (LC operations, ATCs, export financing)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
- •Corporate finance and capital markets
- •Banking relationships and credit structuring
- •Financial systems and technology integration
- •Risk management and compliance
- •International trade finance
- •Investment analysis and portfolio management
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- •Secured multi-billion naira credit facilities from tier-1 banks
- •Implemented integrated financial management systems
- •Developed customer financing programs supporting business growth
- •Established robust financial controls and audit frameworks
- •Successfully managed complex LC transactions for export operations