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About Me

I am a finance executive with over 23 years of professional experience across banking, oil and gas, manufacturing, engineering, and construction.

I have built my career around financial leadership, P&L ownership, credit risk, treasury, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. I have led finance functions at senior level and worked closely with CEOs and boards on strategic decisions, funding, and operational efficiency.

I am proud of delivering measurable business impact, including turning a loss-making bank branch into a profitable one and generating over $3M in cost savings through a procurement pre-audit framework.

I also bring strong systems and process experience, including the rollout of accounting software and ERP-enabled controls to improve data integrity, reporting accuracy, and governance across subsidiaries.

My background includes deep exposure to banking operations, tax compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and stakeholder engagement with regulators and financial institutions.

I am now focused on senior finance leadership opportunities where I can contribute to profitability, control, transformation, and sustainable growth.

Skills

Stakeholder ManagementLeadershipForecastingFinancial ReportingBudgetingERPProcurementAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableOperations ManagementInternal ControlsFinancial PlanningTax ComplianceFinancial SystemsCash ManagementRegulatory ReportingP&L managementBank ReconciliationTreasury ManagementCredit RiskIFRS 9WHTCIT

Experience

Chief Finance Officer @ OUP Engineering
Jul 2025 - Present

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and capital investment. Manage funding, cash flow, and financial risk. Partner with the CEO on strategic decisions and digital efficiency.

Group Head Internal Control @ Cobef Group
Jan 2021 - Jun 2025

Led group-wide financial and operational planning and served as authority during directorial absence. Implemented a pre-audit framework that delivered over $3M in savings in 18 months. Designed internal controls and led accounting software rollout. Ensured VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT compliance and engaged regulators and financial institutions on credit facilities.

Financial Controller @ Nelvine Services Ltd
Mar 2016 - Dec 2020

Delivered financial statements to regulatory standards. Managed annual budgets, cash flow, and working capital. Ensured tax compliance and coordinated external audits. Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives.

Branch Head / Head of Marketing and Operations / Head of Fund Transfer Unit / Staff of Fund Transfer @ Zenith Bank Plc
Dec 2002 - Jan 2016

Turned the Bonny Island branch from loss to profit and grew deposits while managing key corporate relationships. Oversaw credit and risk activities, regulatory operations, treasury reviews, and branch budgets. Managed more than 40 staff across operations and marketing.

Accountant @ Starz Investment Ltd
Mar 2002 - Nov 2002

Managed finance and compliance records, maintained general ledger and reconciliations, prepared schedules for statutory and tax audits, processed VAT, WHT, and PAYE filings, and tracked fixed assets and daily cash positions.

NYSC / Depot Account Officer @ Napoleon Odia & Sons Fishing Ltd
Mar 1999 - Feb 2002

Managed accounts receivable, letters of credit, port operations, duty payments, and daily reconciliation of frozen fish discharged at Koko Seaport. Maintained accurate financial records and reconciliations without shortages or fraud.

Education

University of Benin
2002 - 2002

MBA, Business Administration

Master of Business Administration.

University of Benin
1998 - 1998

BSc, Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
2002 - 2002

Fellow, Accounting

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA).

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