Kenneth Ubogu
Accountant
Lagos
Summary
Logical Management and Financial Accountant offering 18-year background in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, bookkeeping, financial reporting, managing people and budgeting. Motivated and insightful professional possessing positive attitude paired with excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting and deep knowledge of risk analysis and forecasting. Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, powerpoint and word.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc
Victoria Island, Lagos
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for accurate reporting of clients revenue to the Group in the form of monthly performance review.
- Responsible for the Group budget.
- Ensure clients interest rates have been accurately captured in the system to ensure accurate interest income recognition.
- Preparation of Board reports for the Group and Executive Committee report for the bank.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
Chief Financial Officer
Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Annual preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements including updates to accounting policies
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and all daily finance functions
- Tracked cash flow and ensured adequate financial planning to meet obligations as they fall due
- Analysing the company's financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting
- Worked closely with internal control and risk teams to hedge against or mitigate operational risks through policy updates and renewals and monitoring compliance
- Ensured no material internal, external or regulatory findings were made during audits and oversights
- Preparation of reports to the Board of Directors.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls, variance analysis and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
Financial Control Officer
Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Successfully working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly management account reporting
- Ensured regulatory remittances and filings are accurate and within timelines
- Ensured bank accounts, receivables and payables reconciliations are accurately performed in a timely manner
- Ensured fixed assets are adequately monitored
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts
- Preparation of daily financial reports
- Fund transfers and other payments
Audit Officer
Ahmed Zakari & Co
Ikoyi, Lagos
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Conducted audits of companies in the financial services sector, Information
- Technology and Manufacturing
- Preparation of financial statements of clients
- Assisted companies in their transition to IFRS while also coaching colleagues in IFRS.
Cost and Management Accountant
ABC Transport Plc
Owerri, Imo State
09.2007 - 11.2023
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures
- Preparation of Budgets and Targets and monthly variance reporting.
- Monitored company sales, spending and budgets.
Accounts Officer
Iyayi Brothers (Nigeria) Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2007
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate data to meet all
Education
Bachelor of Accounting -
University Of Benin
National Diploma - Accountancy
Auchi Polytecnic Auchi
Nigeria 04.2001 -
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) - undefined
Auchi Polytechnic, State, Institute of
Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria
Auchi, EdoDiploma in IFRS - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Languagesundefined
Creative writing, badminton
Though unpublished, I write novels, fictional comedy scripts, poems, dramas and pictorial books in my spare time. I also love the badminton sport which I indulge in most weekends.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc
07.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2023
Financial Control Officer
Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd
04.2013 - 07.2018
Audit Officer
Ahmed Zakari & Co
06.2009 - 04.2013
Cost and Management Accountant
ABC Transport Plc
09.2007 - 11.2023
Accounts Officer
Iyayi Brothers (Nigeria) Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2007
National Diploma - Accountancy
Auchi Polytecnic Auchi
04.2001 -
Diploma in IFRS - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting -
University Of Benin
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) - undefined
Auchi Polytechnic, State, Institute of
Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria
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