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Sampson Ukeje Emenike

Chartered Accountant
Ihiagwa,Imo
Sampson Ukeje Emenike

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
years of professional experience
1
Language
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shekinah British International School
, Imo

Bursar/CFO (Fin. Acct. Teacher)
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Uma Ukpai Polytechnic
Abia

Bursar/Chief finance Officer/Chief Lecturer
09.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • 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.

American University of Nigeria Academy
Yola, Adamawa

Bursar/Head of Administration
02.2011 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • 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

Tasty Menu Group of Companies, Bakery & Confect
Yola, Adamawa

Financial Controller/Admin
08.2007 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • 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

Afcott Nig. Plc
Yola, Adamawa

Assistant Manager
11.2004 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • 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

03.2001 - 02.2002

Job overview

  • Adamawa
  • 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

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
Jos, Plateau State

CCA - Certified Chartered Accountant with ANAN from Financial Accounting
03.2011 - 09.2021

Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

ACTI from Taxation
02.2021 - 08.2022

ICPAN

ICAN - Certificate Intensive Training on IFRS Conversion

Chartered Inst of Magt Accountants of Nig (CIMA)
Lagos, Nigeria

ACMA from Management Accounting

Institute of Fraud Management

Fellow (FIFMC) from Accounts And Audit

Unicaf University
Malawi

Ph.D. from Finance/Accounting (In-view)
02.2022 - Current

Unicaf University
Zambia

Master of Arts from Education
02.2019 - 08.2021

National Open University of Nigeria
NTI - Yola, Adamawa

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Education

Immaculate Child Academy Sec. Sch

WAEC Certificate SSCE
2017

Obong University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
2022

University Overview

GPA: 2

OSISATECH POLYTECHNIC

Higher National Diploma (HND) from Accountancy - Upper
2001

University Overview

Upper Credit

Joint Professional Examination Board
Kaduna - Kaduna State

Higher National Diploma (HND) from Business Administration
03.1999 - 09.2001

University Overview

Upper Credit

Joint Professional Examination Board
Kaduna, Kaduna State

National Diploma (ND) from Cost And Management Accounting
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
  • Grants Management

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

References

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

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)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Unicaf University

Ph.D. from Finance/Accounting (In-view)
02.2022 - Current

Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria

ACTI from Taxation
02.2021 - 08.2022

Bursar/CFO (Fin. Acct. Teacher)

Shekinah British International School
08.2019 - Current

Unicaf University

Master of Arts from Education
02.2019 - 08.2021

Bursar/Chief finance Officer/Chief Lecturer

Uma Ukpai Polytechnic
09.2016 - 08.2019

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

CCA - Certified Chartered Accountant with ANAN from Financial Accounting
03.2011 - 09.2021

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

Afcott Nig. Plc
11.2004 - 07.2007

National Youth Service Corp, N.Y.S.C. First Bank of Nigeria Plc
03.2001 - 02.2002

Joint Professional Examination Board

Higher National Diploma (HND) from Business Administration
03.1999 - 09.2001

ICPAN

ICAN - Certificate Intensive Training on IFRS Conversion

Chartered Inst of Magt Accountants of Nig (CIMA)

ACMA from Management Accounting

Institute of Fraud Management

Fellow (FIFMC) from Accounts And Audit

National Open University of Nigeria

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Education

Immaculate Child Academy Sec. Sch

WAEC Certificate SSCE

Obong University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting

OSISATECH POLYTECHNIC

Higher National Diploma (HND) from Accountancy - Upper

Joint Professional Examination Board

National Diploma (ND) from Cost And Management Accounting
Sampson Ukeje EmenikeChartered Accountant