A detail-oriented professional with expertise in SAP software use for cost control and reporting. Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability in budget management and process improvement, fostering a collaborative mindset to drive positive outcomes. Committed to leveraging a positive attitude to enhance team dynamics and achieve organisational goals. Organised and dependable with over twenty years of experience. Adept at multi-tasking and willing to take on new assignments to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Planning, Reporting & Cost Control Coordinator
From August 2024 NAOC now Oando Energy Resources
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
2013.06 - Current
Coordination of the Budget, Realignment and Performance process with JV Partners for the Project Development team. Ensure readiness and completeness of back-up documentation within the stipulated deadlines, support the discussion in meetings, involving the relevant people, and being the main interface with Finance to conclude the process.
Coordination of the process of the Project Development JV 5-Year Plan and collation of the Year-end Forecast .
Monthly Review of the Project Development SAP Performance, Cost Report & Tracker for NAOC JV Partners, Budget vs Actual Costs Analysis to flag an overrun and notify the JV Partners in a timely manner.
SAP vs Reported Performance variance justification and reclassification of cost to ensure accurate and complete reporting for every budget year.
Coordinate and provide invoicing status regularly to the Project Management Team. Also liaise with Finance for the Payments and Outstanding status of Projects Development Vendors. Reconciliation of contractors Service entry statement with cost report for specific projects.
Coordination of all requested documentation and response to Audit Requests from JV Partners and other stakeholders.
Cost Control Officer
Nigeria Agip Oil Company Ltd.
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
2009.07 - 2013.06
Monthly Payment Plan preparation in coordination with Finance Department to prioritize payments based on aging analysis and exigencies.
Implementation and Maintenance of Invoicing and Contracts Database.
Preparation of JV monthly Cash Calls with the Project Managers/Coordinators
Preparation of Cost Report for JV Projects Development Monthly Report to JV Partners,
Budget vs. Actual Costs Analysis by WBS in Systems & Application Program software (SAP) on monthly basis.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Cost Control Officer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2007.08 - 2009.07
Maintained high standards of personal conduct, contributing to a positive work environment.
Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
Job Order Management.
Budget versus actual costs monthly analysis by work breakdown elements in Systems & Application Program software (SAP).
Preparation of Monthly Cost Report for Joint Venture Projects Development.
Annual review and recommendation of Joint Venture budget, realigned budget, budget performance with Joint Venture Partners.
Cost Control Officer
Crest Petroleum Ltd Attached to NAOC Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2000.07 - 2007.08
Budget versus actual costs monthly analysis by work breakdown elements in Systems & Application Program software (SAP).
Preparation of various cost reports for Joint Venture Partners.
Improved cost control through meticulous monthly performance tracking.
Prepare and revise periodically the annual project budget in conjunction with the project management team.
Certification of invoices by raising of Service Entry Sheets (SES ) or Goods Received Note (GRN) in SAP to recognize work completed against commitments.
Preparation of monthly cash calls with the project managers and coordinators for project funding.
Assistant Project Cost Control Officer
Nigerian Agip Oil Coy Ltd (NAOC) - Direct Contract
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
1999.01 - 2000.06
Maintained accurate records of purchase orders and Invoices for cost control.
Issuance of Job Orders for technical support and studies.
Assisted with budgeting and cost control through accurate record keeping for multiple projects, ensuring optimisation of resources at all times.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Planning & Cost Control Head at National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)Planning & Cost Control Head at National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)