Ijeoma Nwabunike
Chief Finance Officer
Nnewi
Summary
Accomplished accountant, focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Adept in tax planning and strategy, versed in navigating complex financial challenges and a leader in driving business process improvements. Demonstrated success in enhancing financial efficiency, streamlining operations, and fostering team growth. Skilled in financial management and analysis, with a track record of developing strategies that significantly reduce costs and improve company profitability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Chief Finance Officer
Nestoil Group: Hammakopp Consortium Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced tax liabilities by implementing effective tax planning strategies in compliance with legal regulations.
- Advised executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on financial analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets, effectively allocating resources to support organizational goals.
- Championed process improvement initiatives across various departments, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Coordinated audits with external parties, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Optimized cash flow management to maintain positive liquidity and minimize interest expenses.
- Managed capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic objectives.
- Led a high-performance finance team, fostering professional growth and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Established transparent lines of communication between the finance department and key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined financial reporting by upgrading legacy systems and adopting new technology solutions.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts that resulted in significant cost savings for the company over time.
- Developed comprehensive forecasts to inform decision-making processes, highlighting potential areas of concern or opportunity for growth.
- Enhanced company profitability with the development of comprehensive financial strategies and risk management policies.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Finance Analyst Intern
Ministry of Science and Technology
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Verified financial journals for clarity and completion under supervisor direction.
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
- Led efforts to improve financial systems and processes, resulting in increased automation and reduced manual workload for the finance team.
- Contributed to long-term financial strategy planning by participating in discussions surrounding capital structure optimization.
- Evaluated investment opportunities through thorough due diligence and risk assessment procedures, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Assisted in the development of financial models to support decision-making processes, leading to increased efficiency.
- Enhanced financial forecasting accuracy by conducting detailed research and data analysis.
- Researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to avoid repeat occurrences.
- Implemented system for tracking payments on projects and contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Tax Planning and Strategy
Business process improvement
Financial Management
Budget Planning and Development
Financial Analysis and Strategy Development
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Project management abilities
Data analytics proficiency
Computer Software
Audit Management Experience
Corporate finance expertise
Anti-Corruption
Leadership
Financial Reporting
Certification
Reporting analytics with excel, macro, SQL and power BI Aug 2024
Reporting analytics with excel, macro, SQL and power BI
I learnt how to present, analyze, interpret and report data using advanced excel, write a program with macro, used sql to effectively interact with database and power bi to connect data sets.
Languages
English
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1
Accomplishments
- Achieved account migration deadline by completing postings of all 2023 transactions into SAP accounting software with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of variance analysis sheet for management reporting.
- Documented and resolved intercompany balances scheduled which led to smooth audit for the financial year 2023.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Prudential Auditors and Consultants (PAC)
- Personal Development Hub (PDH)
- Accountants Improvement Union (AIU)
Interests
Innovative Experimentation
Career advancement Fair
Personal Growth and Development
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionSoftware
Data Analytics
Accounting Software
Excel
Python
Timeline
Chief Finance Officer
Nestoil Group: Hammakopp Consortium Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Finance Analyst Intern
Ministry of Science and Technology
03.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
04.2001 -