Onyebuchi Roberts
Kitchener,ON
Summary
A chartered accountant with over 10 years Finance, Accounting, and Book keeping experience.
Accomplished Chief Financial Officer highly effective at driving strategic initiatives with solid financial backing. Eager to leverage 20 years of experience in dynamic new role at your company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Berger Paints Nigeria Plc
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversight of Finance and Supply Chain functions
- Implemented cost optimization strategies that reduced cost of sales by 8%
- Preparation and analysis of monthly and year- end financial statements, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, cash-flow projections and capital requirements
- Provision of relevant financial information for decision- making
- Monitoring macroeconomic variables and guiding management and Board, on policy thrusts
- Effective working capital management to balance working capital ratio
- Raw materials planning, procurement, replenishment for cost optimization
- Co-ordinate the Letters of Credit process for importation
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, annual stock-take and reconciliation
- Statutory compliance - Pay-As-You-Earn tax, Value Added Tax, Company income tax, Withholding taxes, Nigerian stock exchange filing, Securities & Exchange commission filing, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria filing
- Attending to annual financial statements statutory audit and compliances
- Budgeting and budgetary control
- Vendor management and engagement
- Internal employee processes including periodic performance reviews, staff engagement, guidance, direction, and feedback
- Review contracts with existing and intending suppliers
- Review letters of engagement with third party service providers - External auditors, Internal auditors, Tax consultants, Logistics partners
- Report to the Board and Board committees through the managing director
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Chief Financial Officer
Ethylene products and lubricants Limited
05.2015 - 04.2022
- Oversight of the finance function
- Implemented the company’s IFRS conversion and Reporting that resulted in Naira 10 million savings in consultancy charges
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures as required to ensure that financial information are secured while also adhering to statutory requirements
- Efficient production cost accumulation and accounting and Inventory management
- Financial management of company’s Treasury resources and other investments
- Ensure transaction and accounting data integrity through effective General Ledger scrutiny
- Preparation and presentation of financial reports to guide management in decision making
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Imo State University, Nigeria
Nigeria06.1989
Skills
- Accounting systems setup
- Accounting software - Tally, Sage
- Microsoft Excel - Formulas, Vlookup, Xlookup, Pivot Table
- Full-cycle accounting
- Inter-personal relationship
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Associate Chartered Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
- Registered member, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Berger Paints Nigeria Plc
05.2022 - 04.2024
Chief Financial Officer
Ethylene products and lubricants Limited
05.2015 - 04.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Imo State University, Nigeria
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