ABDULLAHI EWEBIYI
Chartered Accountant - ACCA
Lagos
Summary
Objective Finance leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED
Lagos
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured set up and oversaw end to end accounts and reporting for 3 entities (PowerGen Renewable Energy, PowerGen Nigeria Assets and PowerGen Interconnected Energy)
- Preparing and supporting budgeting and forecasting for Projects and Business operations
- Monitoring and reporting of project accounts and ownership of Processes required for implementation
- Performing monthly/quarterly project account analyses and supporting technical teams in the development of accrual/ deferred estimates
- Ensuring the accurate audit of 3 entities
- Supporting program/project owners to manage cost risks (including performing quantitative risk analysis),contingency and spending approvals, and provide them with information and guidance to efficiently manage the project’s cost Trajectory
- Tracking project/division expenditures to control spending where possible and adjust budgets as needed
- Developing,Implementing, and maintaining inventory control policies and procedures
- Controlling project costs by proactively managing cost changes and ensuring that changes to the baseline are conducted through auditable control processes
- Developing and communicating workflow processes
- Generating,reviewing, and analyzing WIP and reconciled OPEX and CAPEX reports
- Analyze cost reports to detect issues, and effectively communicate the project's cost performance, issues/ concerns and recovery plans to the project team
- Designed templates for variance analysis and created reports for executive decision support with recommendations
- Designed the template for recognition of EPC revenue with IFRS 15
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies - FIRS, NERC, LIRS, NSITF, NHF, PENCOM
Specialist, Financial Planning and Budget
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
Lagos
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels
- Review project budgets and work plans to ensure consistency with Budgets
- Track and analyze the project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts
- Manage project accounting databases to ensure that carryover budgets (uncompleted capital budgets)are used in subsequent years and review cost reports and change notices
- Support analysis and report assigned for project’ financial information
- Ensured timely reporting, budgeting, financial management, and project forecasting to the organization.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Monitored and evaluated financial performance and authored and delivered communications.
- Leveraged analytical models to assist with month-end closing cycle.
Specialist, Accounts Payable
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
Lagos
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Created a standardized template for managing the 4way matching process
- Compliance with statutory deductions on Invoices presented and also ensured zero failure on approving authority for various invoices
- Payable Audit Reviews (Internal and External)
- Lead a team that reconciled the GL accounts for the 4way matching process.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Revenue Accountant
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
Lagos
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Created extensive templates for monthly revenue and recognition of various Revenue lines of the Business
- Championed the Implementation of Value-Added Service (VAS) Reconciliation and Payment process with Revenue Assurance and Product Development teams
- Managed the implementation of new payment process for Interconnect Set-off partners on Oracle ERP with the IT Support team
- A core member of the External Audit liaison,supporting with adequate information to ensure unqualified Audit Opinion
Specialist , Reconciliation
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
Lagos
08.2008 - 06.2012
- As a pioneer employee, Streamlined Inventory and shop finance operations with controls to close any cash management loophole and a monthly reporting mechanism to show variances and request clarification
- Ensured proper business requirements gathering and process flow procedures were undertaken
- Conducted Credit Control and reconciliation of Dealer accounts, also supported the establishment of various Dealer Incentive schemes to push sales numbers
- Established and developed new processes in Collaboration with Team members to develop annual and quarterly Inventory control for the team, track progress, and report on performance
- Maintained up-to-date accounting procedures of the department by introducing new accounting records methods for Dealer purchases and cash receipts.
Education
BSc - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 05.1998 - 12.2002
Skills
Budget&Forecastingundefined
Affiliations
Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2018
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Timeline
Finance Manager
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED
04.2019 - 03.2022
Specialist, Financial Planning and Budget
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
12.2017 - 03.2019
Specialist, Accounts Payable
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
07.2016 - 12.2018
Revenue Accountant
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
07.2012 - 06.2016
Specialist , Reconciliation
9Mobile (Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd)
08.2008 - 06.2012
BSc - Business Administration
University of Lagos
05.1998 - 12.2002
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