ALERU Williams Eze .O
Port Harcourt,Nigeria
Summary
An assertive and organized financial advisor with over 15 years of experience in the E&P and financial sectors, offering expertise as a qualified chartered accountant. Demonstrating strong corporate tax understanding, regulatory interpretation, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP software, and Data analysis. Skilled in financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis. Known for proactively initiating change to enhance efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of quality work. Committed to continuous learning and valuing diversity while demonstrating empathy towards others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4025
4025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
TAX ANALYST
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2025 - 07.2025
- I responded to queries raised by vendors on WHT credit notes yet to be issued by FIRS
- I response to inquiries from some companies in relation to VAT & WHT deductions and remittances to the FIRS and non-upload of same on TAX PRO MAX and other related issues.
- I provide responses to NEITI audit in relation to Taxes paid by TOTALENERGIES in 2023 and 2024 fiscal year.
- I respond to Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) in relation to PAYE remittances and TIN validation. Also, in line with job requirements, I update table of taxes with remittances made to relevant tax authorities.
- I forward to NDDC the proof of payment for issuance of receipts and subsequent follow ups.
- I ensure adequate accruals are captured inline with monthly Sox requirements for NDDC obligations.
COST CONTROLLER
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
09.2018 - 04.2025
- As Coordinating cost controller for JV PHC Facilities Management and Administration I provided critical finance support to facilities /project managers to enhance value of decision vis procurement, contracting, project evaluation / long term financial impact assessments and review etc.
- While utilising my financial accounting, analysis and controlling skills via production of work programs, I provided timely support to budget holders and technical managers churning out fit for purpose standardized reports, and necessary justifications ensuring Improved, efficient, and seamless engagement with JV partners and other critical stake holders/ authorities in preparation for performance and budget meetings, cash calling and tax returns and various regulatory audits.
- Thus, resulting in a better understanding of real time performance in relation to planned activities and aligning facility/ project objectives to the corporate goals of being the efficient and responsible energy major.
- Utilised SAP skills, Microsoft office tools for data processing, reporting and presentation in the preparation, review, consolidation, and justification of JV Support Budget.
- As a member of the contracting/ procurement duet, collaborated with technical and C&P team members in ensuring proper estimation, tendering, bid analysis and reporting to management to enable them make informed decisions prior to the selection and eventual award of contracts to preferred bidders.
- At various times was tasked with team members from other departments to deliver on projects like – the OML 58 solarization project, the main base to total village electrification, Living & working in PH project(including the event centres and the recreation centre/club house), building J fire remediation project, the portable water distribution project; all of which were delivered in good time and within budgeted projections.
COST CONTROLLER
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
11.2011 - 08.2018
- Ensured financial schedules for projects are prepared for the various budget sessions and consolidated reports on general investments for Field operations (including HSE, well services, production Support and community affairs), General Management and Security.
- Contributed to the preparation, review, consolidation & Justification of JV field operations, partner’s production Budgets/ PDCs and provided variance analysis for the district management and Corporate Finance.
- Provide efficient support to field operations managers in controlling and monitoring their activities via authorised work programmes, budgets, and cost control reports.
- Monitor various project costs, review, and provide analysis for projects ensuring costs control measures are maintained from inception till project completion. Also, reduced non-value adding finance activities achieving optimised cost and shorter turnaround time in processing most jobs.
- Actively followed up of the JVA full invoice processing in- and outside the Materials Management supply chain including and not limited to the timely release of PR, PO and E-JPC using the IMP web cycle workflow and other payment instruments e.g. advances, expense notes, special payment requests. While also ensuring accuracy & budget availability.
- Review and validate recommendations for Scholarships and critical CSR endeavours of the company.
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
INDUSTRIAL & GENERAL INSURANCE PLC
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Utilised Microsoft office tools for data processing, reporting and presentation.
- Consolidated branch management account reports utilising Financial Accounting, analysis and Controlling skills and transmitted same to headquarters.
- Prepared Annual Budget for the Branch.
- Managed branch Treasury funding requirements and reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with insurance regulations.
- Prepared and reported on Bank Reconciliation statement.
- Assisted 110+ clients with tax, retirement savings, investment, and insurance needs by evaluating current standing and advising on appropriate solutions vis a vis tax rebates, current insurance investment etc.
- Increased sales of insurance products 15% with targeted recommendation strategy.
INTERNAL CONTROL ASSISTANT
NEIGHBOURHOOD MICRO FINANCE BANK LTD
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills sets adaptable to achieve pre-determined goals and objectives.
- Daily Call-over of bank transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank regulations.
- Introduced bank products and services to prospective customers.
- Established a liaison between customers, products and services of the bank to how products/ services are meeting the needs of customers via survey responses.
FINANCE REP AND LEAD MARKETING
PAT CREATIONS NIG LTD
PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Follow trends to ensure product remains competitive in terms of quality, availability, and pricing.
- Provide periodic reports to the MD on the progress of the market and the financials.
- Undertake simple bookkeeping and accounting for the company.
- Served as first point of contact with exceptional communication skills.
Education
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Post Graduate Certificate - International Management in Oil and Gas
University of Liverpool
BSc - Accountancy
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
CSS, Oduoha, Emuoha
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Port Harcourt Primary School
Skills
- assertive and organized financial advisor with 15 years of experience in the E&P and financial sectors value chain
- qualified chartered accountant
- result-driven person
- proactively initiate and champion change to improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of quality work by the deadline
- Corporate tax expertise
- Regulatory interpretation
- Microsoft excel expertise
- financial planning
- budgeting, cost control and financial analysis
- SAP software
- SOX compliance
- Tax planning strategies
- I constantly learn to improve myself
- appreciate/respect differences/diversity while demonstrating empathy/understanding towards others
Certification
- 2025, KPMG-Transfer Pricing Masterclass: Evaluating the Intricacies of the Nigerian Transfer Pricing Regulations
- 2025, KPMG- Understanding the Companies Income Tax (CIT) Framework
- 2019, Management skills: Beyond the basic - Tower Bridge Business Centre, London
- 2017, Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Techniques (THUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CAEBS) Course
- 2017, Supply Chain Induction Course - Contract and Procurement division, Total E&P
- 2017, Advanced Data Analysis and Reconciliation
- 2016, Teaming: Working in Teams and Interpersonal Skills - NIP Nigeria
- 2016, Basic Petroleum Engineering – University of Port Harcourt
- 2013, Professional Cost Control Training - Cost Control Unit, Total E&P
- 2006, Data Base Administration – Oracle University
Accomplishments
- Volunteered and facilitated community outreach aimed at conducting medical missions and sensitizing Port Harcourt residents on environmental impact.
- Drafted a constitution for the civil society group RIVTAF Golf Estates Owners and Residents association.
- Participated in meetings with CSR Heads of TotalEnergies E&P Nig. to improve relations and operations.
- Facilitated trainings for Operations Engineers that enhanced communication between Field Ops Personnel and the Cost Control Unit.
- Co-authored the functional charter for field Operations Cost Controlling in the E&P.
- NYSC Award for enhancing Holy Rosary College, Uwani Enugu Waste Management System.
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
Chess
Scrabble
Readiing
Timeline
TAX ANALYST
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
05.2025 - 07.2025
COST CONTROLLER
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
09.2018 - 04.2025
COST CONTROLLER
JUVA OIL SERVICES LTD SECONDED TO TOTALENERGIES E&P NIG LTD
11.2011 - 08.2018
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
INDUSTRIAL & GENERAL INSURANCE PLC
08.2009 - 10.2011
INTERNAL CONTROL ASSISTANT
NEIGHBOURHOOD MICRO FINANCE BANK LTD
05.2009 - 08.2009
FINANCE REP AND LEAD MARKETING
PAT CREATIONS NIG LTD
10.2008 - 05.2009
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
CSS, Oduoha, Emuoha
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Port Harcourt Primary School
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Post Graduate Certificate - International Management in Oil and Gas
University of Liverpool
BSc - Accountancy
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
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