Sampson Ukeje, Emenike
Ihiagwa, Owerri ,Imo
Summary
Astute Financial Manager, creative analyst with extensive experience managing high-value company/Institution budgets. Coordinated commercial strategy planning and implementation for enhanced business growth. Exceeded financial targets through expert team leadership and development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bursar/CFO (Fin. Acct. Teacher)
Shekinah British International School
Ihiagwa, Imo
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered first class strategic advice and analysis relating to business & Finance expansion and long-term growth strategy by leveraging on my years' experience in academic and business organizations.
- Formulated detailed strategy to guide senior management team through complex financial business decisions.
- Acted as main point of contact for the stakeholders to manage sensitive queries and issues.
- Scaled sustainable growth by conducting extensive reviews of existing systems, processes, controls and KPIs.
- Designed robust financial framework and payment system to govern processes across Bursary and Store departments.
- Worked closely with the MD/CEO in managing his business finances for over 3 years, achieving great result.
- Ensured complete adherence to financial controls and regulations, preparing financial statements and reporting results to multiple external stakeholders.
- Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Assisted junior team members in collating monthly payroll information for processing.
- Acted as point of contact in support of end-to-end system audits.
- Led analysis of weekly, monthly and quarterly numbers, presenting findings to senior management.
Bursar/Chief finance Officer/Chief Lecturer
Uma Ukpai Polytechnic
Asaga, Ohafia , Abia
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Checked and evaluated allocation of capital expenditure.
- Mentored department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures.
- Acted as point of contact in support of end-to-end system audits.
Bursar/Head of Administration
American University of Nigeria Academy
Yola, Adamawa
02.2011 - 08.2016
- Heads the preparation of all departmental annual budgets;
- Ensuring budget implementation and performance;
- In charge of all Local Purchase Orders (LPO) and invoices;
- Ensuring accurate cost capturing;
- On-the-spot check of all vouchers and Posting; and identifying vouchers/invoices/orders with problems and proffers possible solution immediately;
- Ensures monthly Internal Control Exercise and management report with regards to Cost Control activities;
- Preparation of accrual accounts to aid profitability determination;
- Processes all invoices for payment and proper documentation as per the clients;
- Comparing the accounts monthly reports against the budgeted;
- Monitors all cost and expenses to ensure compliance with the budget
- Cash flow management and capital expenditure monitoring;
- Prepare financial statements (monthly & annual) for the school and group reporting timelines of all units for easy coordination;
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses;
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures;
- Establish policy of assets control, records, and loan collateral in order to ensure compliance and safety
- Regular evaluation of our financial reporting standards, accounting systems and Receivable procedures, so as to make recommendations for changes to them
- Strategize by coming up with policies to re-assess the current financial status of the institution considering the economy and future of the Finance of the school
- Coordinates the activities of our External Auditors and ensures that all audit matters are resolved;
- Prepares the Payroll and ensures conformity with the Policy standards;
- Ensures compliance with Finance policies, procedures and standards (IFRS) during Financial statement presentations;
- INTERNAL CONTROL/AUDIT ROLES
- Evaluate all accounting, payroll and purchasing records;
- Perform independent and third party review of all financial records;
- Provides accurate and an unbiased analysis of company's financial records;
- Takes records of weakness and provides possible solutions;
- Overhauls the Institution's Internal Control system and ensures compliance;
- Supervision and coordinates Audit Team Members;
- Establishes and maintains effective work team;
- Performs analytical procedures on expected and unexpected variances;
- Observes physical inventory Count
- Cost Control and Budget Control and Analysis;
- Risk assessment;
- Business Process re-engineering;
- Financial analysis and control compliances to policies;
- Business Development Strategies
- School wide financial literacy seminar facilitator
Financial Controller/Admin
Tasty Menu Group of Companies (Bakery & Confect)
Yola, Adamawa
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Established credit control policies to increase year-on-year cashflow.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Introduced and managed IFRS technical accounting policies and best practices.
- Evaluate all accounting, payroll and purchasing records;
- Perform independent and third party review of all financial records;
- Provides accurate and an unbiased analysis of company’s financial records;
- Observes physical inventory Count.
- Cost Control and Budget Control and Analysis;
- Risk assessment;
- Business Process re-engineering;
- Financial analysis and control compliances to policies;
- Business Development Strategies
Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts
Afcott Nig. Plc
Yola, Adamawa
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Maintained store appearance, including shelving organisation, store layout and visual merchandise planning.
- Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.
- Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.
- Created engaging, appealing merchandise displays to motivate impulse purchases and improve revenue.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain functionality and cleanliness of stores in our branches all over the Northeast;
- Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.
National Youth Service Corp
N.Y.S.C. First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Main Branch
Yola, Adamawa
03.2001 - 02.2002
- Maintained up-to-date call-over of payment vouchers
- Monthly reconciliation of P&L both inward and outward,
- Cashiering and making payment over the counter to customers; (The only staff that had such opportunity)
Education
Ph.D (In-view) - Finance/Accounting
Unicaf University
Malawi 02.2022 -
Master of Arts - Education
Unicaf University
Zambia 08.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Human Resources
Chartered Ins. of Professional Financial Mgrs USA
United States of America /2014 - /2015
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Education
National Open University of Nigeria
Nigeria /2014 - /2015
WAEC Certificate - SSCE
Immaculate Child Academy Sec. Sch, Aba
Aba, Abia State 04.2001 - /2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obong University
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State /2020 - /2022
B.Sc - undefined
PGDE National Teachers Institute, Obong University
2015
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
OSISATECH POLYTECHNIC
Ogui, Enugu State /1999 - /2001
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Business Administration
Joint Professional Exam Board
Kaduna, Kaduna State /1994 - /1996
National Diploma (ND) - Cost and Management Accounting
Joint Professional Exam Board
Kaduna, Kaduna State /1991 - /1993
Cost and Magt - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Secretaries (ICS)
Kaduna, Kaduna State /1991 - /1993
Skills
SKILLS
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Inspiring team leadership
- Power Point Presentation
- Financial analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Customer service
- Financial policy creation
- Coaching and training
- Tally Package
- Quick-Books Pro
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- International Conference in GHANA on Financial Management and School Marketing Strategies (BUSINESS MANAGERS INSTITUTE) BMI - AISA GHANA 2013
- AISA Association of International Schools in Africa -
- International Conference in SOUTH AFRICA on Financial Management (BUSINESS MANAGERS INSTITUTE) SOUTH AFRICA 2015
- PUBLISHED ARTICLE:
- Topic: A comparative look-over of corporate environmental disclosure in developing countries
- (Journal of Teachers, Vol
- 6, No
- 1, 2022) Pg.137
Affiliations
P.fd - Professional Fellowship Doctorate (P.fD) Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)
CCA - Certified Chartered Accountant with ANAN
ACTI - Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
FCE- Fellow Chartered Economist (FCE), August 2013
ICAN - Certificate Intensive Training on IFRS Conversion
ICPAN - Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria (CPA) May 2013
ACIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Associate)
FIFMC - Fellow Institute of Fraud Management and Control (FIFMC)
AISA - Association of International Schools in Africa
TRCN - Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
Additional Information
- AWARDS: , Award of Works Diligence and Professionalism, received from American University of Nigeria Academy Yola, Adamawa State by the Vice President - Krista Mckee 17th July 2013 An award of Best in Professional Ethics and Professionalism at large, from Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga In Abia State by Sir A. A, Onukaogu (Rector)
Languages
English
Fluent
Igbo
Fluent
Hausa
Elementary
References
Pastor David George
Senior Pastor, Hilltop of Glory Covenant Ministry Int’l
N0.110 Abak Road, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State.
pastordavidgeorge@yahoo.com
0806 465 8509
Mr. Obinna George Smart Unegbu
MD/CEO
Shekinah British International School,
Km. 1, Nkaramoche Road, Ihiagwa
Owerri West. Imo State
obiworld2000@yahoo.com
0813 084 8345
Barrister Isaac O Imo
Swim Partners
Legal Practitioners & Consultants
No. 16 Karaye Street, Garki 2, Abuja
imoisaac11@yahoo.com
08068875363, 08056737490
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Quote
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Ph.D (In-view) - Finance/Accounting
Unicaf University
02.2022 -
Bursar/CFO (Fin. Acct. Teacher)
Shekinah British International School
08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Unicaf University
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bursar/Chief finance Officer/Chief Lecturer
Uma Ukpai Polytechnic
09.2016 - 08.2019
Bursar/Head of Administration
American University of Nigeria Academy
02.2011 - 08.2016
Financial Controller/Admin
Tasty Menu Group of Companies (Bakery & Confect)
08.2007 - 02.2011
Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts
Afcott Nig. Plc
11.2004 - 07.2007
WAEC Certificate - SSCE
Immaculate Child Academy Sec. Sch, Aba
04.2001 - /2017
National Youth Service Corp
N.Y.S.C. First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Main Branch
03.2001 - 02.2002
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Human Resources
Chartered Ins. of Professional Financial Mgrs USA
/2014 - /2015
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Education
National Open University of Nigeria
/2014 - /2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Obong University
/2020 - /2022
B.Sc - undefined
PGDE National Teachers Institute, Obong University
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
OSISATECH POLYTECHNIC
/1999 - /2001
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Business Administration
Joint Professional Exam Board
/1994 - /1996
National Diploma (ND) - Cost and Management Accounting
Joint Professional Exam Board
/1991 - /1993
Cost and Magt - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Secretaries (ICS)
/1991 - /1993
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