
Mrs. Elina Ricotso Chiluvane holds an MSc in Investment and Finance (with Distinction) from the University of Strathclyde, awarded under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. She has six years of professional experience in financial planning and reporting, cross-border treasury operations, accounting, shareholder engagement, and contractual compliance across multinational firms. Among her main accomplishments are leading the establishment and scaling of the Treasury and Financial Planning & Reporting divisions from the ground up, including process design, execution, and team coordination. She supported the disbursement of about USD 7 billion under complex financial structures for the Coral FLNG Project, enabling its on-time completion, and co-developed a cash-flow management model that prevented liquidity shortfalls and generated over USD 30 million in interest income over five years. She also contributed to the project’s transition from development to production and shareholder distribution, coordinating new procedures, contractual compliance, and regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Mozambique, intragroup firms, and senior management. As a result, she was promoted from Officer to Financial Planning and Reporting Coordinator within three years, a position she held for another three years. Her core expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, cash-flow management, debt disbursement, financial modelling, valuation, and contractual compliance. A lifelong learner, she has completed 24 modules of the Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification and is preparing for the CFA Level I exam in May 2026. She is also an active member of Toastmasters International. Her most distinguished academic achievement remains her Chevening selection, where she earned Distinction and three awards, including the Bashorun Abiola Prize for Top African Student.
Completed a Master’s degree in Investment and Finance at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, with Distinction (Result: 83/100). Core modules included Financial Markets and Banking, Accounting for Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling with Excel, Derivatives and Treasury Management, Portfolio Theory and Management, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Corporate Finance, and Equity Analysis. The dissertation comprised two applied research projects: an empirical study on asset pricing model equilibrium and a financial and market performance analysis of a UK-listed company from an investor’s perspective. In recognition of academic excellence, was awarded a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Scholarship and will sit the Level I exam in May 2026. I also received the Certificate of High Achievement (awarded to the top three students with an average above 80%) and the Bashorun Abiola Prize (Top African Student). Core skills enhanced include research, investment valuation, time management, critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork.
- Established and scaled the Treasury and Planning and Reporting functions from the ground up, including the design of primary and processes improvement manuals - Processed cash transactions over $100 million monthly across 14 multi-currency bank accounts in line with internal policies - Co-implemented a cash flow control model that mitigated liquidity shortfalls and generated over $ 30m in interest income from short-term deposits over 5 years -Supported the successful raising of over $7B under complex financing structures, ensuring timely disbursements and strict contractual and regulatory compliance -Monitored daily cash position and invoice register to support timely obligations and prevent shortfalls -Recorded project financing and service receipts and payments to multiple beneficiaries, performed monthly bank reconciliation and organized physical and digital documentation -Liaised with internal teams to assess short- and mid-term cash flow needs, enabling accurate financial planning -Delivered high-impact reports on project KPIs, budget variance and foreign exchange risk, using analytical skills to enhance transparency and drive effective decisions by senior management -Led service fee collection during LNG operations, demonstrating advanced forecasting skills, attention to contractual detail and multi-team cooperation -Provided direct support to the finance manager in all matters regarding project financing and shareholders' loan operations, including monitoring updates in contracts and presentations to stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration -Built and nurtured relationships with stakeholders, including multinational suppliers, financial institutions, intragroup companies and Government entities, grounded in service excellence -Trained three professionals, fostering a team spirit, a respectful and growth-driven culture through clear communication and continuous feedback
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, international service centres to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing while supporting AP, tax compliance, and cash flow monitoring using SAP Business and MS Excel. Additionally supported the production department with inventory control and periodic stock counts.
Supported the Head of Finance in SAP-based accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and tax operations, ensuring accurate transaction records, effective cash balance control, timely account reconciliations and end-of-month closings and compliance with internal procedures and fiscal regulations.
Led and coordinated field teams for access to finance and socio-economic research, including a genderfocused study on microfinance services for women-led businesses. Supervised over ten field researchers and delivered daily progress reports, applying strong planning, communication, and leadership skills.