NURADEEN MUHAMMAD TAHIR, MBA,ACA
Kano
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant and HR specialist with 9 years of experience in private and development sectors. Currently Head of Finance and Administration at AREWA24, managing grants for MacArthur Projects. Proficient in Accounting, Finance, HR, and Administration, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and automation. Specializes in financial reporting, Excel, Power Query, DAX, QuickBooks, and continually improving skills in Power BI and SQL.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Finance and Admin
Network AREWA24 Limited
01.2022 - Current
- My role involves overseeing financial operations and administrative functions. This includes Financial Reporting, Tax Management, financial planning, budgeting, and ensuring efficient day-to-day administrative processes within the company.
- In charge of Grant Management and Reporting
- In charge of Human Resource Management; Recruitment, Training and Development, Human Resource Planning, and Performance Appraisal
Accountant
Network AREWA24 Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Daily posting of financial transactions in QuickBooks and maintaining financial records.
- Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports
- Review procurement and purchase processes to ensure compliance to company policies and Nigerian tax rules before payment to vendors.
- Preparation of monthly payroll for full-time Staff and Freelancers
- Processing of Payments for vendors and others which include preparation of Payment vouchers and ensuring there is enough supporting documentation
- Monitor expenditures to ensure that company income is utilized appropriately.
- Support the Head of Finance and Admin in providing on-the-job orientation and training to the staff on cost-effective financial management.
Finance Assistant
International Medical Corps
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Responsibility for all cash transactions in the office, daily entries in Cash Transaction Journal, daily cash count and reconciliation.
- Ensure required preapprovals are secured in advance incurring an expense.
- Preparing procurement requests and ensuring all approvals are secured and coordinate with Logistics department the delivery of service and goods.
- Accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments.
- Maintain proper filing and easy retrieval of finance documentation.
- Conduct weekly and month end cash counts.
- Payment of participant and other training, cash payments out of the office.
Finance and Admin Intern
Mercy Corps
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Dangote Business School
01.2021
Masters - Accounting and Finance
Bayero University Kano
01.2017
Bsc - Accounting
Bayero University Kano
01.2013
Skills
- Advance Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Power query
- Microsoft SharePoint List
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Business process improvement
- Financial analysis expertise
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
Accomplishments
- Finance & Grant Management Leadership: Successfully led the Finance and Administration Department at AREWA24, overseeing all accounting, HR, and admin functions, while managing donor-funded projects including those from MacArthur and Ford Foundation.
- Process Automation & Efficiency Gains: Digitized multiple finance and HR workflows using Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and SharePoint—including payment voucher processing, monthly tax reporting, and burn rate tracking—resulting in significant time and paper savings.
- QuickBooks Expertise & Migration: Led the full migration of accounting data from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, and established a real-time Excel integration for dynamic financial reporting and bank reconciliation.
- Data Visualization & Reporting: Developed interactive dashboards for financial performance, HR management, show performance tracking, and inventory control using Excel and Power BI, improving decision-making and management oversight.
- Project Finance Oversight: Played a critical role in budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis for drama production projects such as Dadin Kowa, Zabi Biyu, and Jos Chronicles, ensuring accountability and alignment with donor expectations.
- Leadership & Capacity Building: Nominated to lead the 2024 staff performance appraisal process, facilitated in-house training on internal controls.
- Audit & Compliance: Conducted internal financial reviews and contributed to audit readiness for donor-funded projects; also supported procurement justification and compliance documentation for production needs.
- Innovative Reporting Practices: Introduced professional-grade donor reports and innovative budget variance presentations that improved stakeholder engagement and project transparency.
Projects Developed
- Https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BBS2m8IJaPAoVJtvIgWsSmiyla5b3OL/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112108997025094691693&rtpof=true&sd=true
- Https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VfXWpWqVSRlFqECFE5Vbn8RiNHcqzJz/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112108997025094691693&rtpof=true&sd=true
- Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mp_xUgGJ8tyrCgHJ8egaPESMDjQJrs5N/view?usp=drive_link
- Https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oy931Irid2VflxgmdyDEIyNBFOMmj8TW/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=1121088997025094691693&rtpof=true&sd=true
- Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xvNS0ZByGV3am7Fia7JSen85LyiW4vig/view?usp=drive_link
- Https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yu6rG2AaLnC_HtUWLutxqBfo8lYZy556/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=1121088997025094691693&rtpof=true&sd=true
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/04/92
Coursework
- Imperative of Accounting Profession for sustainable development of Nigerian Economy in the post COVID-19 Era, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, 2021
- Executive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Training, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, 2021
- Training on 8th Revised Re-imbursement Scheme, ITF, 2021
- USAID Grant project Closeout Procedures, Equal Access International, 2021
- USAID Grant Financial Management, Compliance and Risk Management
Certification
Associate Chartered Accountant - Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.
Member Nigeria Institute of Management - Nigeria Institute of Management.
Member - Association of Professional Entrepreneurs and Strategic Administrators.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Head of Finance and Admin
Network AREWA24 Limited
01.2022 - Current
Accountant
Network AREWA24 Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
Finance Assistant
International Medical Corps
01.2017 - 06.2017
Finance and Admin Intern
Mercy Corps
01.2016 - 01.2017
Masters - Accounting and Finance
Bayero University Kano
Bsc - Accounting
Bayero University Kano
MBA - Human Resource Management
Dangote Business School
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