Emeka Sylvester
Edmonton
Summary
Goal-driven Senior Finance Analyst with over 12 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, strategic decision support and reporting. Demonstrated expertise in budget management, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Proven track record of driving profitability through meticulous financial analysis and actionable insights. Skilled in stakeholder management, presenting complex financial information to executive teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals. Possesses a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement. Seeking to leverage comprehensive financial expertise to optimize financial performance and contribute to the success of a progressive organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Analyst
Group Finance Division (NNPC Limited)
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2023 - Current
- Analyses NNPC Limited corporate business and financial data for the Group and subsidiaries
- Develop financial models, plans, analysis and reports for the NNPC Group
- Source funds to finance various projects of the Group and Subsidiaries
- Negotiate funding terms with finance institutions financing NNPC projects
- Forecast quarterly and annual profits for the various NNPC Group Projects
- Explore investment financing options and present risk and opportunities to the Group
- Participate in budgeting (for Subsidiary projects) to be financed by the Group.
Senior Project & Asset Accountant
NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS)
Lagos
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Supervised oil and gas operations of International Oil Companies (IOCs) that are in Joint Ventures (JV) and Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure cost minimization and efficiency of Operations
- Monitored, supervised, and analyzed the progress of deep offshore oil & gas projects of the Federation for effective and accurate costs and profitability management
- Participated actively in the preparation of NUIMS & NNPC LTD Group annual financial statements for over 9 years
- Booked with accuracy and timeliness, joint interest billings of JVs and PSCs in the SAP Ledger for efficient and effective management reporting
- Reviewed and recommended for NUIMS Management's approval, JVs and PSCs budget proposals and annual reported performance of JV & PSC Operators for over 8 years
- Maintained a strong internal and external relationship to ensure synergy in meeting tight deliverables.
Senior Cost Accountant
National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS)
Lagos
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Participated actively in the preparation of NAPIMS & NNPC LTD Group annual financial statements
- Participated actively in the preparation and generation of management accounting reports for top management decision making
- Developed and implemented 2 proactive cost-cutting measures including best practices in operational processes, and industry benchmarking for cost comparisons
- Rolled out 3 clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals
- Investigated cost variances of deep offshore oil and gas projects of the Federation
- Collaborated with departmental heads to strategize ways to minimize expense and overheads.
Education
Associate. - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA
London, United Kingdom02-2021
MBA - Finance
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria02-2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria03-2009
Diploma - Global Business
Harvard Business School
Boston, USA10-2021
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Communication and presentation skills
- Financial modeling
- Accounting principles
- Performance monitoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Budget and performance analysis
- SAP ERP expert
Certification
- CIMA, UK
- SAP FI-CO, South Africa
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst
Group Finance Division (NNPC Limited)
03.2023 - Current
Senior Project & Asset Accountant
NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS)
10.2015 - 03.2023
Senior Cost Accountant
National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS)
08.2012 - 10.2015
Associate. - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA
MBA - Finance
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
Diploma - Global Business
Harvard Business School
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