Maria Sowande ACA

Finance | Investment Mgt| Discovering More Potentials | In for every great things the universe has to offer 💯

[Oreoluwa Bukola, CFA. @BukkyOA]

17 things I wish I had known 12 years ago as a career starter.

1-📍Working long hours is an investment in your craft and not necessarily a punishment. Short-term pain for longer-term gain.

2-📍Your colleagues genuinely want to hear your point of view and it is okay to share even though you think you are not experienced enough.

3-📍Everything you do matters; your inactions also matter. They cumulatively form a reputation of who you are as a career professional.

4-📍Delivery of quality work is great but what is even better is Quality + Speedy delivery.

5-📍Your most important work is to help lighten the burden of your boss. Be the solver; be the helper.

6-📍There is always a smarter way to deal with people. Staying calm in tricky situations and giving people the benefit of the doubt will never go out of style.

7-📍You are exactly who you think you are. You just need to show it more and keep improving at it.

8-📍There is someone out there who has the answers you are looking for. Leveraging their experiences will get you quick answers and will help you get through complex situations in time.

9-📍Project management is a skill not only for work situations but also for life situations.

10-📍 You are not arrogant, you are just talking about the good pieces of work you have done every chance you get.

11-📍Choose your work friends wisely, you could be forming a bond that will transform your life and relationships that will last a lifetime.

12-📍It is okay not to have a lot of answers. Start with the ones you have and work your way through using available resources including people.

13-📍The only person who suffers due to your lack of confidence is you. There's nothing to be afraid of. My hack: Communicate like you are chatting with a friend.

14-📍Every meeting you attend is your opportunity to impress. Go with your agenda and be the 2nd or 3rd person speaking up.

15-📍Feedback is not criticism. Feedback is Feedback. The areas for improvement are a great source of direction for the next review period.

16-📍It is okay to talk about your ambitions and seek guidance on how you can achieve them.

17-📍Visibility will amplify your work. Don’t downplay it.

Go and be fantastic today.

#Orebukola

[Maria Sowande ACA @maryshowz]

Was viewing from the standpoint of access Kenya being off the market. Can see it's more of restructuring.

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Central Bank of Kenya announces transfer of all assets & liabilities of Access Bank (Kenya) to National Bank of Kenya.

Access Bank (Nigeria) already bought National Bank of Kenya in 2025. This is the merger of its two Kenyan units into one bank.

It is not a sale or distress.

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[Maria Sowande ACA @maryshowz]

I am grateful to everyone who supported, challenged, and believed in me throughout this journey.
Your guidance and encouragement made this milestone possible.

[Maria Sowande ACA @maryshowz]

The Work Behind the Degree: My OAU Accounting Journey

I recently completed my undergraduate program at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and this feels like the right moment to reflect on a journey that shaped not just my career path, but my character.

[Maria Sowande ACA @maryshowz]

I am currently open to entry-level and graduate opportunities in finance, investment, audit, accounting, analytics, and related roles, where I can contribute immediately while continuing to grow. The journey has been demanding. The foundation is solid. The next chapter isintent.

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