Ernest Ogbuagu Chibueze. B.SC, AAT, ACFCN, CIMA, ACA.

No. 3, 5th Avenue, Easter By-Pass, Old GRA Extension, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

+234 (0-706*******

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CORE Objective OBJECTIVES;

To work for a company that gives me the platform to develop new skills while employing my knowledge and experience to strive for excellence, accuracy and precision at all times in line with both local and internationally acceptable industry standards and best practices.

To work, where I will be empowered and professionally challenged to deliver results in an entrepreneurial environment, bringing out the best in me through effective leadership and mentorship in a symbiotic manner.

CARRER SUMMARY:

A tested and trusted Chartered Accountant who believes in the application of Professionalism, integrity, strong character in discharge of assigned duties with over 6 years’ experience working in finance and administrations of Real Estate, Engineering, Upstream Oil and Gas. Wildly experienced in both field/project and corporate finances/accounts. A self-motivated, result oriented and performance driven personality. A Team Player, capable of working with own initiative; possessing proven/excellent leadership skills. A seasoned Chartered accountant, financial controller and strategic manager.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2o18. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN);

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA).

2018. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of Nigeria (CIMA);

Associate Chartered Management accountant (ACMA).

2018. Chartered Institute of finance and Controls of Nigeria (CIFCON);

Associate Chartered Financial controller.

2020 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.

M.Sc., Accounting and Finance (in view).

2012. University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Porthacourt, Nigeria;

B.Sc., Accounting; Second Class honors, (upper division).

2012. The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)/Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA).

Associate Accounting Technician in West Africa (AATWA).

2017. Philips Consulting.

Finance and Operations Strategies.

2012. Philips Consulting.

Corporate Writing

2002. St. Michael High School, Okpude, Enugu.

West African Senior School certificate.

1996. St. John’s Primary School, agbogugu,Enugu State.

First School Leaving Certificate.

PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATION.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Institute of Certified Accountants, England and wales (membership in view).

Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA).

The Chartered Institute of Finance and Controls of Nigeria (member).

Associate Accounting Technicians I West Africa (Senior Member).

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Chartered Accountant.

Chartered Financial Controller.

Chartered Management Accountant.

Professional Corporate Writer.

COMPUTER/IT PROFICIENCIES:

Microsoft office suits: excel, word, power point, coral draw etc.

Sage.

SAP.

Peachtree.

Quick books.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Preparation of financial statement using IFRS standards.

Preparation of monthly management accounts.

Budget preparation and monitoring.

Fund negotiation and appropriation.

Financial modelling.

Tax computations, rules and applications.

Fund management.

Project accounting in construction, engineering, oil and gas etc.

Project coordination.

Project budget preparation and monitoring.

Budget monitoring and variance analysis.

Payroll preparation and corporate e-pay/ e-transacts.

Bidding.

Procurement.

Inventory management/control.

Facility management.

Financial controls.

Administrative controls.

Personnel management.

Advance excel usage.

Proficient in the use of SAP.

Knowledge of project management in upstream oil and gas/construction (having worked closely with project managers.)

Familiar with construction, fabrication, welding, gas plant, drilling, drilling waste management, TDU, Pipes/piping, valves etc.

Preparation of Finance templates: WCC, pay advice, invoices, cash advance, quotations, expense report forms, inventory report forms,

Conversant ISO 9001 standards.

PROFFESSIONAL TRANING ACQUIRED:

Corporate writing.

Corporate E-pay.

SAP for finance

Cash and liquidity management.

Investment portfolio trainings.

IFRS training.

Forensic audit training.

Employee emolument management and deductions: PAYE, PENSION etc.

Internal control procedures.

Financial risk management.

Fund negotiations/acquisition with financial institutions and other investment outfits.

Bank reconciliations.

Inventory management for construction projects.

Project coordination in oils and gas industries.

Project management procedures.

Scope management in projects.

Project budget management.

Corporate presentations.

Facility management in oil and gas industry.

Safety trainings.

ISO trainings.

WORK EXPERIENCES;

Position Held; Finance manager /Ag. Base Manager.

Reporting line: CFO/CEO

Organization; Montego Upstream Services Ltd; June 2017 – Till Date;

Montego Upstream Services Ltd,

39, Femi Okunnu Road,

Ikoyi Lagos.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and present monthly management accounts: statement of P or L, statement of financial position and statement of cash flow.

Prepare monthly financial forecast for the all the base activities.

Prepare annual budget and quarterly variance analysis based on the budget.

Set up, improve and maintain both financial and administrative controls.

Supervise four other accountants.

Supervise and ensure that all transactions are codded on the SAP.

Supervise periodic inventory count/physical verification of equipment, tools and other assets at the main base facility in Sapele and other operational locations around the Niger-Delta.

Review all financial documents such as: vouchers, expense reports forms, cash advance forms, LPOs etc. to ensure completeness and accuracy of information and figures.

Prompt monthly preparation and remittance of all statutory deductions such as: PAYE, WHT, Development levy (annually), and other statutory dues payable to the government.

Report to as well as advice the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), on financial related matters for the entire region.

Supervise and sign off monthly cash count exercise on the first working day of every new month.

Work with both the internal auditors and the external auditors (Ernst and young) in carrying out regular and periodic audit functions respectively.

Weekly report to both the CEO and the Head, corporate services on the activities of the base.

Approve all cash disbursement and all jobs at the base.

Preparation of Annual and Quarterly Financial Reports for the base.

Prepare specific projects budgets.

Attend meetings, presentations and inspections at our clients/vendors locations and offices within the Niger-Delta areas.

Direct coordination of all admin, finance and operations supervisors at the base/facility.

Oversee all financial and administrative matters at the Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU) facility in Sapele, Delta State.

Maintain Correspondences with our clients: TOTAL E&P in Port-Harcourt, NPDC, NGC, DBN and Heritage Energy.

Oversee all company properties, machines and equipment at the Sapele base.

Maintain correspondences with company clients with the Niger-Delta region such as: Seplat, TOTAL E&P, NPDC, NERIN, DBN etc.

Receive all corporate guest (clients, government ministries and parastatals etc.) at the base office in Sapele, Delta state.

Position Held; Project Accountant//Project Coordinator

Reporting line: Project Manager and the CFO.

Organization; Montego Upstream Services.Ltd in Partnership with Delattre Benson Nig. Ltd.(DBN)

Client; SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc.

Title of Project: Gas Booster Compressor and Condensate Train II Spools Fabrication and, installation at Oben, Edo State. (January 2018 – July 2018- intensive project period).

Summary of Responsibilities:

Prepared all emoluments (both monthly and otherwise) for about 150 personnel on the project.

Managed the payroll and carried out prompt deductions and remittances accruing to the government such as PAYE, WHT and VAT.

Was a member of the procurement committee for all major procurements for the project?

Prepared all financial and administrative documents used for the project e.g.: cash request forms, IOU forms, material requisition forms, time& attendance cards, time sheet, project report template, goods received/inspection notes, outbound/inbounds logistics forms, expense report forms, cash advance forms etc.

Supervised the preparation of salary advice for all personnel on the project.

Attended weekly project meetings and brain storming sessions.

Prepared weekly financial forecast for the project.

Ran the budget/variance analysis and presented same to management on monthly basis and at the end of each milestone of the project.

Member of the budget preparation committee on projects.

Gave weekly project update and personnel appraisal.

Ensured that all transactions were codded on the SAP.

Worked closely with the project manager from commencement to close out of the project.

Prepared project profitability to management with the collaboration of the project manager.

Prepared the close out project accounts.

Worked with auditor, in auditing the project activities at the end of the project.

Set up, monitored and reviewed all finance and admin controls throughout the project.

Position Held; Project Accountant.

Reporting Line: Project Manager, CFO, and CEO.

Organization; Montego Upstream Services Ltd.

Client; SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc.

Title of project; Gas Plant Expansion Trains 1&2, Oben, Edo State. (June 2016 – March 2017.)

Summary of Responsibilities;

Prepared all emoluments for 250 personnel on the project.

Managed the payroll and carried out all deductions and remittances accruing to the government such as PAYE, WHT and VAT.

Was a member of the procurement committee for all capital purchases for the project?

Prepared all financial documents used for the project Such as: cash request forms, IOU forms, material requisition forms, time& attendance cards, time sheet, project report template, goods received/inspection notes, outbound/inbounds logistics forms,

Prepared detailed salary advice for all personnel on the project.

Attended weekly project meetings and brain storming sessions.

Prepared weekly financial forecast for the project.

Ran the budget/variance analysis and presented same to management on monthly basis.

Was part of the team that prepared budget for the project?

Prepared and made PowerPoint presentations on the financial analysis on the project.

Gave all necessary financial advice to management as it concerned the project.

Position Held; Senior Finance Officer – Sapele Base/TDU facility.

Reporting Line; CFO.

Organization; Montego Upstream Services Ltd. (February 2015 -June 2017, before additional Administrative responsibilities were added to me)

Summary of Responsibilities:

Raised expenditure vouchers and codded same on the SAP platform.

Prepared monthly statutory payments such as: PAYE, WHT, VAT etc.

Prepared timesheet submitted to the HR for adjustments for salary preparations.

Prepared monthly management accounts for the base/facility.

Prepared annual and quarterly financial statements for the facility.

Worked with external and internal auditors to carry out their duties.

Carried out bank reconciliation statements.

Monitored all transactions to ensure they were all in line with best practices.

Countersigned all invoices before payment could be made.

Was reporting to the financial controller at the head office.

Prepared monthly cash count and cash count certificate.

Position Held; Internal Control and Risk Management Senior officer;

Reporting Line; Head, Finance/Internal Controls.

Kon-X Ltd,

Central Business District, Abuja – FCT.

June 2013- January 2015

Responsibilities;

Ensuring compliance with all control procedures, company policies and standards.

Carry out control test on invoices and other payment documents before they move to the finance department for payments.

Regular asset verification to ensure that what is on document in tandem with what is on ground.

Establish new control policies to capture new ventures, job activities and specific projects.

Investigate any fraud case, issue audit queries to get explanations and recommend disciplinary action on staff in line with level of offence.

Regular and impromptu audit of all cash holders, project accountants, and branches.

Work with external auditors.

Ensure adherence to external regulators both government and professional bodies.

Dictate any transaction error that escaped established internal control system.

Monitor and identify any risk that the company might face. Ensure it is nipped in the bud.

Ensure that all company resources are used effectively and efficiently.

Prepare and present internal control reports on an approved frequency.

Appropriately report any control laps.

Position Held: Auditor.

Patrick Ezennia&Co Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors;

(June 2012 – May 2013)

Responsibilities:

Verification of transactions.

Work with the internal auditor to inspect the internal controls of the client firms.

Help clients in tax computations and remittances and advice,

Inspect invoices.

Inspect authorizations for asset purchases and acquisition.

Inspection of the financial statements and other books.

Position Held; Cash officer.

JIOBY Ventures Ltd,

Abuja FCT. (January 2004 – December 2008).

Responsibilities:

Reception of cash and bank lodgments.

Issuance of receipts and invoices to clients/customers.

Completion of cash registers and reporting to the accountant.

Taking inventory on monthly basis and whenever needed.

PERSONAL SKILLS / QUALITIES:

Excellent inter-personal relationships.

Excellent communication skills.

Self-motivated.

Logical and analytical.

Target driven and proactivity.

Result driven.

Time management.

Emotional intelligence.

Honesty and integrity.

Negotiation and Communication

Budgeting and Cost Management

Project Planning, Initiation and Organization

Dedicated to duty, very proactive and generative, self-motivated, target-oriented, purpose-driven and result-oriented.

Good organizational ability, interpersonal relationship skills and persuasive skills.

Excellent numerical skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, integrity and honesty.

Highly flexible and fast at learning new skills.

Ability to lead and/or work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team in a multi-cultural environment.

Ability to meet deadlines; work within timeframes and tight reporting schedule.

Ability to work under pressure with high stability, minimal or no supervision.

Very fast at learning new things/skills.

AWARDS AND HONOURS:

Winner; The TOTAL E&P/ NNPC National Merit Scholarship Award (That saw me through myUniversity education)

Second best graduating student in set, and the best male graduating student.

Best Graduating Student at my secondary school level of education; and was retained by the school to teach till a further my education.

Award of Excellence by the Management of Montego Upstream Services Ltd for excellent planning and coordination of activities during SEPLAT Gas expansion Project at Oben, Edo state.

Award of Merit by the National Youth service Corp, Sapele Zone, Delta state.

Excellent Performance Award for the year 2018. This was presented to me by the Management of Montego Upstream services Ltd as one of the three topmost performers during the year.

LEADERSHIP/ ORGANISATION SKILLS:

Two terms president of the Catholic Management Sciences Students association. Uniport.

Editor-In-Chief of two students’ magazines (The Primus and The ambassadors Magazines.)

Base Coordinator at Montego Upstream services Ltd.

Research Work/PUBLICATIONS:

Tax incentives and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria. A study of selected manufacturing firms in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

Labour unionism and Employees Performances in manufacturing firms in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

Morality and National Development; an article contributed to the Youth Magazine of the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria. St. John’s Parish, Enugu State.

LEISURE INTREST: volley balling, Reading and Listening to Music.

BIO DATA:

Gender; Male.

Date of Birth; May 15, 1979

L.G.A.; Awgu.

State of Origin; Enugu.

Nationality; Nigerian.

REFREES:

John Okoye,

Group Head (Public Sector Banking),

First Bank Plc.

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Austin Dunu,

Financial Controller,

ZB Joint Ventures,

Trans-Amadi, port-Harcourt.

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