Bright Uba Alali
Warri,Delta
Summary
Finance professional with ACA qualification and specialization in treasury management, focusing on cash flow management, financial forecasting, and revenue recognition. Strong ability to optimize financial operations through constructive feedback and adherence to ethical standards. History of driving strategic growth and improving operational performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Accountant
ND Western Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos
2021.01 - 2026.06
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
- Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
- Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Compiled general ledger entries using accounting software.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Accountant
Aradel Holdings (Formerly NDEP)
Victoria Island Lagos, Lagos
2011.02 - 2020.12
- Host Community Trust account management, tracking of host community Expenditures and allocation of 5% annual budget of company to the respective Hotcom based on the percentage holding.
- Monthly bank reconciliation exercise in SAP ERP accounting software.
- Responsible for vendors payment and periodic accounts reconciliation.
- Transactions tax tracking and remittance to the appropriate tax authority and timely filings.
- Responsible for loan account reconciliation.
- Responsible for coordination of AGO lifting from the Ogbele Mini Refinery, from product allocation to off takers, Authority to Pay (ATP), Payment confirmation, Issuance of Authority to Lift (ATL) and ensuring product delivery to customer.
Account Officer
Dana Group Ltd. (Dana Motors Division)
Lagos
2005.03 - 2011.01
- Posting of daily sales invoices in the ledger using Tally ERP accounting software.
- Responsible for daily cash collection from service customers taking deliveries of their vehicles.
- Manages petty cash expenses for office and workshop floor staff.
- Maintained detailed and current records of inventory, personnel activities and business finances.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank accounts for accuracy purposes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain steady cash flow.
- Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Lagos Business School (LBS)-PAN Atlantic University
Lagos 2023.07 - 2025.12
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Ladoke Akintola University Ogbomosho
Ogbomoso, Oyo State 2011.09 - 2012.12
Higher National Diploma-HND - Accountancy
Lagos City Polytechnic Ikeja Lagos
Ikeja, Lagos 2004.08 - 2006.09
Ordinary National Diploma -OND - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo Campus
Lagos 1997.09 - 2000.08
Skills
- Ethical conduct
- Forecasting expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Cash flow management
- ACA qualification
- Revenue recognition
- Results-Oriented mindset
Affiliations
My hobbies:
Playing football and squash.
Interest:
Social welfare
Certification
A member of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Lagos Business School (LBS)-PAN Atlantic University
2023.07 - 2025.12
Senior Accountant
ND Western Limited
2021.01 - 2026.06
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Ladoke Akintola University Ogbomosho
2011.09 - 2012.12
Accountant
Aradel Holdings (Formerly NDEP)
2011.02 - 2020.12
Account Officer
Dana Group Ltd. (Dana Motors Division)
2005.03 - 2011.01
Higher National Diploma-HND - Accountancy
Lagos City Polytechnic Ikeja Lagos
2004.08 - 2006.09
Ordinary National Diploma -OND - Accountancy
Lagos State Polytechnic Isolo Campus
1997.09 - 2000.08