Afonne

HR Professional || OperationsManager || Soft Life Officer

Changing the way people view HR one interview at a time,RnB lover, sucker for good company💕💕❤️❤️

[Afonne @ogerella44]

@somtography Yeah it was cheaper than other ice cream brands. Plus I also thought I was getting "more" for less due to the packaging. Not knowing it was the exact opposite.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Is this a design flaw or was this the original intention? I mean, why not just make the product meet the size of the container or make the container meet the size of the product? 🫤

[Afonne @ogerella44]

@somtography Well their intention is definitely off. Like as a consumer, I am never going to buy this product ever again because even if the quantity doesn't match the container, the quality of the product doesn't match the supposed 'value'.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

was above average per competency assessed. Hope this helps 🙏

[Afonne @ogerella44]

HR here 👋. Time and time again we advise hiring managers to prioritise overall cultural fit over solely technical capabilities. It is easier to develop technical capabilities than behavioural skills.E.g How do you teach someone to have a good attitude to work? But you can teach

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Two people apply for the same role.

One is slightly more qualified on paper but came across as difficult to work with in the interview.

The other is slightly less qualified but was warm, sharp, and clearly a team player.

As the hiring manager, who do you choose, and how do you justify it to HR?

[Afonne @ogerella44]

which are usually weighted(i.e. Power BI could have 25% while leadership could be 10%). Not all competencies carry the same weight, depending on the role and the level. The HM can make a case if the candidate met the competencies with stronger weighting or if the candidate

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Having car problems un Nigeria is the absolute ghetto 😩

[Afonne @ogerella44]

For the past few days, I have been trying to watch all the 007 series (with Daniel Craig). Why is he such a pig? Sleeping with women all over the place, even widows! So disgusting!

[Afonne @ogerella44]

dropping my aunt to show appreciation for the conversation she had with my aunt during the drive, and said how lucky I was to have her. It was a solid 10/10 drive for my aunt as well.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Yes on 2 occasions; one time for me and the other time for someone else. Both times were great experiences. The one for someone else may have been the better of the 2 experiences because they (my aunt and the driver) gisted very well. The driver had to call me after

[Oluwatobiloba @Tobielobba]

Have you ever entered a Bolt or Uber and your driver was a woman? How did it go?

[Afonne @ogerella44]

I'm this life, pray to never work with an emotional coworker. They will stifle your productivity and innovation. I have added it to my list of prayers around career.

[JP Attueyi @jpattueyi]

If you have taken the time to understand this new tax law, be prepared for a rude awakening.

Let me show you two dangerous sections of this new tax law.

Sections 38 & 41 individually look harmless, but when combined.... Grab some water, sit down, and read this quietly.

Section 38: Power to Obtain Information (Compelled Disclosure)

Section 38 empowers the tax authority to:
demand information, records, books, and data from any person (not just the taxpayer)
where the information is “required for the administration of the Act”

This includes:
banks
employers
business partners
agents
service providers
third parties with any financial relationship to you

No prior court order is required at the request stage.

Worst case abuse scenarios under Section 38

1. Fishing expeditions without thresholds
Because the standard is “required for administration,” an officer could:
request all bank statements over multiple years
without stating a specific allegation
without proving probable non compliance

This turns compliance review into open ended surveillance.

2. Third party pressure instead of taxpayer engagement

Rather than first engaging you:
FIRS could go directly to your bank, employer, or clients
obtain transactional data
build a profile before you are notified

Worst case:
You learn about an “issue” only after the authority already has its narrative.

3. Weaponisation of incomplete records
If your records are imperfect (which is common):
gaps may be interpreted as concealment
explanations may be treated as after the fact excuses

Section 38 data + presumption powers = assessment by inference, not proof.

4. Selective enforcement
Because the power is discretionary:
compliant but visible taxpayers may be targeted, while informal but invisible ones may be ignored

Worst case:
The people trying to comply face higher scrutiny than those outside the system.

Section 41: Power of Search, Seizure, and Entry

Section 41 allows authorised officers to:
enter premises
search
seize records or items
where they suspect tax default or concealment

In some cases:
entry can be made with law enforcement support
seizure can occur before final determination

Worst case abuse scenarios under Section 41:

1. Low suspicion threshold
The law relies on “reasonable suspicion”, which is:
subjective
officer driven
rarely litigated in real timeof

Worst case:
Suspicion is inferred from:
lifestyle
bank inflows
third party reports
anonymous tips (cough, cough)

2. Business disruption as leverage

Seizing:
computers
accounting files
POS terminals
transaction devices

can:
paralyse operations
delay payroll
stop revenue

Worst case:
Seizure becomes a pressure tactic to force settlement, not fact finding.

3. Search before adjudication

Because seizure can precede court review:

property may be taken
operations disrupted
reputational damage caused
All before liability is conclusively established.

Even if you later win:

time
cashflow
credibility
may already be lost.

4. Blurring civil vs criminal enforcement

Tax is supposed to be:
civil
administrative
compliance oriented

Worst case:
Sections 38 + 41 create quasi-criminal enforcement without criminal safeguards.

This is where fear enters the system.
The dangerous combination

Individually, Sections 38 and 41 are not unusual.

Together, they create a powerful enforcement loop:
Obtain third party data quietly (s.38)
Infer discrepancies
Assert suspicion
Enter premises or seize records (s.41)
Pressure compliance before adjudication

Why this matters for ordinary taxpayers

These sections:
punish poor documentation more than bad intent
favour those with structure, records, advisers
disadvantage informal earners and small businesses

The law does not say this will be abused.
But the structure allows it to be.

The real takeaway

The risk is not that the taxman suddenly becomes evil.

The risk is that broad powers + weak records + revenue pressure lead to:

aggressive interpretations
defensive enforcement
compliance by intimidation rather than clarity

The safest response is:

clean records
separation of funds
explanations prepared before questions arise
documentation for gifts, transfers, loans, and pass through funds

In short:

The new law penalises unpreparedness.

I told you that when you push Nigerians to a wall, they simply enter the wall.

FIRS has finished doing countdown on X.
They are ready, are you?
https://t.co/PqSiFKXnjd

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Genuine question. Was there fan fare for marriages 2 and 3? Or were you like 'here we go again'?

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

LOL! Something happened over the weekend. Our Egbon who has been married thrice and divorced was giving relationship advice to a young relative. Others started laughing and asked why he should be the one to give relationship advice after multiple failures.

His answer was “Those who go to war are very different from those who have gone to war.” 🤣😂😂

People who enter relationships and fail regularly can also be the best people to give advice on what NOT to do. Our Egbon is unmarried but be goes to war regularly and has scars to prove that he is seasoned.

[Teacher Cee @Sinteeaah]

What People Actually Do in Big 4 Advisory (Beyond Audit and Tax)

When most people hear “Big 4,” they usually think of audit or tax.

But there is another side to these firms called advisory, and it is much bigger and more diverse than most people realise.

Based on what I have seen, experienced, and interacted with over time, here is a simple breakdown of what some of the main advisory units do. It is also worth noting that organisational structures differ across firms, which can influence career paths and the types of skills you develop.

• Corporate Finance – People who help companies buy or sell other companies. They work on transactions, negotiations, structuring, and due diligence.
• Economic Advisory – People who help with Feasibility studies, business plan, e.t.c. They basically help you assess the viability of a project.
• Forensics – Investigating fraud or financial irregularities.
• Infrastructure and Capital Projects Advisory – Helping governments and large organisations plan major infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals, airports, and power plants.
• Strategy and Business Transformation – Helping businesses improve how they operate, fix broken systems, and drive efficiency.
• Risk and Compliance Advisory – Helping companies avoid problems before they happen, covering internal controls, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Technology and Digital Transformation Advisory – Helping companies move from manual processes to digital systems, including automation, analytics, and system implementation.

And the truth is, there are many more units beyond these. Advisory in the Big 4 is made up of several specialised teams, and the work often overlaps. It’s important to note that some of these units are may be combined in some firm or separated in others.

My Turf: Valuation and Financial Modelling

Out of all these areas, I will start with my area of expertise: valuation and financial modelling. This is what I currently do, although I have had exposure to other parts of advisory over time.

At its simplest, valuation answers one key question:

What is this business or asset really worth?

We do this work because big decisions depend on it.
• Investors want to know what they are paying for
• Founders want to understand what their business is worth
• Companies need to ensure their financial statements reflect reality
• Boards need numbers they can trust before approving major moves

Some of the Valuation Work We Do
• Unquoted equity valuation – For private companies that are not listed on the stock exchange
• Business valuation – For entire companies or business units
• Impairment testing – Checking whether assets are still worth what is on the books
• Goodwill impairment – Reviewing premiums paid after acquisitions
• Purchase price allocation (PPA) – Breaking down the cost of an acquisition across tangible and intangible assets

This work is used for transactions, reporting, fundraising, restructuring, and strategic decisions.

Financial Modelling: Simulating the Future

Financial models help turn assumptions into structured scenarios, showing what could happen under different circumstances.

If valuation is a snapshot of the present, financial modelling is the simulation of the future.

A model is not just a spreadsheet. It is a decision-making tool that represents the operational and financial reality of a business.

Why models matter:
• Fundraising – Investors do not invest in stories. They invest in numbers. Models show how capital will be used and how returns are generated
• Feasibility studies – Before launching a new product, entering a market, or building infrastructure, clients can stress test ideas digitally
• Bankability – Lenders need assurance that cash flows are enough to service debt.

Next time , we will take a closer look at the Corporate Finance unit, the dealmakers who manage M&A from origination to closing.

P.s- Feel free to ask your questions.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Not only that, I was paid a salary for a year after leaving and the wife promised me a wedding gift as my parting gift.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

After working with the company for a few years, I felt it was time to transition to other opportunities. He and his wife asked me for a list of organizations I wanted to work in, went through their network, and started reaching out to each one of them on my behalf.

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

What was the nicest thing a boss did for you?

[Afonne @ogerella44]

My car climbed the base of a street light that had an exposed metal. This happened this night. It punctured the bottom plate and all the engine oil leaked out. Mind you, I just serviced on Saturday 😢. Please what is the extent of repairs should I prepare for? 😭

[The mechanic @autocareplusng]

Tune-up is basically care for the three major parts that make an engine work.

Air system: air filter change, MAF sensor servicing, throttle body servicing.
Fuel system: fuel pump change, fuel injector servicing.
Spark : ignition coil change, spark plug change.

Doing all this and calibrating the sensors after gives maximum and efficient fuel usage and makes your engine healthier

May vary slightly different for other cars.

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Alignment (variations: Alignment Call, let's align). Check In (check in session). Support

[Doctor Love @AzoMlota]

Without naming your job tell me something you say 50x times per day🤦🏽‍♂️

[Afonne @ogerella44]

Gotta admit that this is smooth

[𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 @Mzdelah]

he's : he is
she's : she is
we're : we are
they're : they are
you're : mine