AHANNA AZUBUIKE (MBA, ACCA)
Senior Finance Officer at Federal University of Technology Owerri- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ACCA Certified Acco
ACCA GlobalApr, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Technology jobs update
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Finance Officer
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Dec 2020 - Present
I have gone round the five subunits which make up the Bursary Department of the university. These includes: • Students/School Accounts; Salaries, Pensions and Advances (SAP); Treasury and Investment; Main/Final Accounts; Budget Expenditure/Control. June 2021: Financial Accountant- FUTO Bookshop LTD. where I functioned as the Accountant/Control officer of the company. • Ensured timely production of financial accounts of the entity as at when due. • Trained and re-trained bookshop staff on accurate account record keeping. • Enhanced internal control system around cash sales and general operations • Productively liaised with external auditors and stakeholders. December 2021 - Date: Scheduled to Treasury and Investment Unit • Ensured regular monitoring and reconciliation university IGR, Cash, Project and TETFUND accounts. • Daily reviewed all incoming expense schedules. • Project team member on, ‘Inventory Data Update and Harmonization’. Retrained procurement staff on effective inventory management and established new re-order levels moving forward. • Team member on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Account Update and Reconciliation. We provided a reliable data base on which financial forecasts can be extrapolated. • Project/Investments team member. We undertake timely financial appraisal of proposed capital projects and make recommendations to management. We ensure investments are in line with university annual budgets and significantly uplifts the living standard of the school community. Show less
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Kiwanis International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Finance and Administrative Officer
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Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
• Assisted the organisation in administration and finance matters and improved effective management of scarce financial resources. • Closely monitored compliance in administration and finance with policies and procedures. • Represented the organization in attendance of meeting as and when required. • Trained and retrained administrative office staff, as well as field staff in line with identified need and skill gaps. • Ensured payables are managed smoothly and efficiently in accordance with laid down procedures and with accuracy and completeness. • Reduced the turnaround time for payment of approved expenses (with supporting documents). Ensured adequacy of petty cash supply for timely disbursements and replenishment. • In coordination with projects coordinators, timely prepared forecast of funds needed for specific projects. •Routinely reviewed field budget activities to ensure cost efficiency. • Ensured all transactions are processed and ready in time for month end and quarter end close as per agreed time line. • Reviewed payment vouchers, bank & petty cash control sheets and verified travel expense reports for effective control. • Ensured all procurements comply with competitive 3 quotes bidding. • Responsible for fixed assets management. • Routinely examined, upgraded and maintained office equipments as the situation may be required. • Prepared and organized local workshops. • Timely prepared correspondences, contracts and sent invitations.• Provided strong support role in audits (internal and external) including preparation of documents for internal, external and donor audits). • Liaised with internal and external auditors on audit related issues.• Assisted in providing management responses to audit reports and timely implementation of audit recommendations. Show less
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RAFANN FURNITURES NIGERIA LTD
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Nigeria
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Finance Manager
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
• Championed sales efforts and implemented marketing programmes which effectively raised the company’s visibility. • Diligently managed sales budget to align with company goals. • Ensured monthly training and re-training of sales staff to meet the challenges of our dynamic market. • Championed customer relationship management especially corporate customers. • Implemented stricter internal control procedures • Ensured monthly company accounts reconciliation • Ensured timely and accurate recording of company’s financial transactions. • Ensured timely reconciliation of vendor statements and preparation payment schedules. • Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs by 8% by renegotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services. • Achieved greater collaboration between sales team and technicians. • Regular and timely preparation of payment demands to government and other clients. • Effectively represented the company at official engagements and functions as may be directed. Show less
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Union Bank of Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Officer - Internal Control, Risk Assessment and Services
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2018
• Ensured regular Information Technology (IT) assessment of branches in terms of staff profile and IT policy compliance.• Liaised with compliance department on ‘red flagged’ branch issues relating to compliance and due diligence.• Escalated and followed up on fraud related incidences.• Quality control on branch transaction flow, services and staff attitude.• Ensured a more efficient handling of government rates and taxes by branches.• Prompt monthly appraisal of branch business and operational performance in terms of service delivery, income, expenses and exceptions.• Regularly visited branches to assess customer experience and level of compliance with operational/service procedures.• Encouraged a more cordial relationship between the zonal office and branches.• Promptly escalated branch operational challenges to the head office and pursued for resolution.• Ensured prompt resolution of audit and control exceptions by branches.• Headed a zonal pre-audit team which helped improve branch audit rating.• Monitored branch adherence to operating expense limits• Monitored branch adherence to emerging operational and regulatory policies• Motivated staff to meet set targets in both sales and operational goals.• Ensured periodic branch capital and operating expense budget preparation which accurately captures and anticipates future needs.• Timely monitoring of branches to ensure enhanced transaction call over.• Improved branch remittance transaction count by over 20 percentage within one year.• Improved zonal audit rating from ‘Needs Improvement’ to ‘Satisfactory’ Show less
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Branch Service Manager
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2014
• Efficiently managed branch expenses within budget ( reduced expenses by 10% over 3 months after resumption)• Achieved better re-organization of branch units and schedules which led to timely service delivery.• Achieved an excellent rating in Customer Satisfaction Survey through faster resolution of customer complaints.• Ensured regular servicing/maintenance of branch equipments for optimal performance.• Ensured closer collaboration between staff and security personnel for general safety of staff and branch assets.• Regularly monitor general ledger accounts and ensure timely reconciliation or escalation of issues as the case may be.• Implemented strategies leading to more productive collaboration between sales and service teams.• Achieved an improved branch ambience through closer monitoring of cleaners and regular maintenance works.• Increased branch customer base from 11000 to 15000 within two years.• Ensured stricter adherence to internal control policies and procedure by all staff.• Ensured active participation of staff in training and re-training programmes.• Motivated staff to win several awards through improved sales of bank products.• Yearly branch capital and operating expense budget preparation which accurately captures and anticipates future needs.• Sustained and increased branch profitability by 10 percent within two years.• Ensured timely and accurate transaction call over.• Improved branch remittance transaction count by over 20 percentage within one year.• Improved branch audit rating from ‘Needs Improvement’ to ‘Satisfactory’.• Achieved 50% growth in customer adoption and usage of alternative channels (mobile banking, online banking, ATM). Show less
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FIDEL ASSOCIATES LTD
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Nigeria
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Administrative Personal Assistant
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
• Personal Assistant to the company Chairman who was also the chairman Imo State Library Board • Arranged travels, calls and other official engagements. • Engendered a vibrant client relationship management • Receiving and prioritizing meeting requests from internal and external stakeholders. • Actively coordinated logistics relating to training programmes (Training venue, materials, invitations etc.) • Active team member of project planning and implementation group. • Effectively handled routine office administrative duties. Show less
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Volunteer, Finance Officer
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Apr 2007 - Feb 2008
• Assisted in the preparation and planning of budgets • Diligently maintained records and receipts for all daily transactions. • Contributed significantly to financial audits. • Monitored all bank deposits and payments. • Performed periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems • Timely preparation of invoices • Ensured financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes. • Assisted in the preparation and planning of budgets • Diligently maintained records and receipts for all daily transactions. • Contributed significantly to financial audits. • Monitored all bank deposits and payments. • Performed periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems • Timely preparation of invoices • Ensured financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
ACCA
ACCA - Member, Accounting and Finance -
2015 - 2017
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Master of Business Administration - MBA, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -
2012 - 2017
Oxford Brookes University
BSC, APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY -
2010 - 2012
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI
PGD, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -
2001 - 2006
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI
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