Hezron is an exceptionally innovative and strategic financial management professional with extensive success contributing to the banking sector. He is high-performing and results-driven with extensive experience in structuring operational and financial effectiveness.
Progressing and directing financial teams in ever-changing environments through leadership and collaboration. Hezron is adept at financial reporting, financial management, budgeting, external audits, and taxation. Strong communicator with capability to lead, inspire, and empower team members as well as cultivate good working relationships and long-term partnerships.
At the University of London, Hezron attained an MSc in Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) with Merit, Bachelor of Accountancy with Merit from the Copperbelt University (CBU) under the Bank of Zambia Scholarship for Best Accounting Student, Certified Chartered Accountant by ACCA & ZICA, Graduate Leadership Development Program by University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Professional Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (PDBFS) by ZIBFS and Certificate in Corporate Governance and Leadership Training.
Professional Experience | Academic and Professional Qualifications | Appointment Date | Board Committee Membership
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May 2022-Date
Deputy Managing Director, Retail North, Access Bank Plc
| Senior Honorary Member - Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB) | Effective May 2022 | Member-Board Credit Committee |
2012 to May 2022
Executive Director, Access Bank Plc | |||
January 2011-January 2012
Integration Director, Access Bank / Intercontinental Bank Business Combination Project (General Manager)
| Masters in Business Administration-University of Benin | Member-Board Digital and Information Technology Committee
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February 2008-January 2011 (Head, Retail Banking Division) Access Bank Plc (General Manager)
| Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition- University of Ibadan | ||
July 2006-February 2008 Head, Retail Banking Division Access Bank Plc (Deputy General Manager) | |||
2005-2006
Director of Integration – Access Bank Merger Group
(Deputy General Manager) | |||
2003-2005
Group Head, Branch Services and Cash Management
Access Bank Plc (Assistant General Manager) | |||
2001 – 2003
Head, Records and Reconciliation, Internal Control Unit, Citibank Bank Nigeria Deputy Head, Quality Assurance/ Verification/Technology Control Unit (Manager) | |||
1999-2000
Head, Cash Management Operations Unit, Citibank Nigeria | |||
1997-1999
Head of Operations, Citibank Nigeria | |||
1993-1996
Head, Sundries, Clearing and General Internal Services Units
Citibank Nigeria | |||
1992-1993
Head Teller, Head Office
Citibank Nigeria |