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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&Forecasting

Project Management

Policy & ProcessDesign

StrategicPlanning

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Team LeadershipStakeholder Management

Skilled in Oracle ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite, Odoo, Netsuite

Financial analysis

Affiliations

Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2018 Page 2

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
ABDULLAHI EWEBIYIChartered Accountant - ACCA