I am responsible for developing, managing, and periodic review of APIN finance and administration procedures in a bid to ensure efficiency and compliance to APIN/CDC rules and regulations; I serve as the prime custodian of all financial transactions for the BENUE region; Pioneered, established and manage APIN Benue financial systems to ensure transparency, accountability and accuracy of all financial data; establish and maintain financial procedures, ensuring adequate segregation of duties are maintainedDevelop and monitor various grants budgets CDC, GF, KPs, ANC, etc in accordance with donor specification and guidelines; prepare forecasts of programmatic and operational costs, ensuring the availability of funds to meet financial needs; ensure that advances are reconciled in accordance with procedures and required deadlinesConduct periodic pipeline and burn rate analyses, audits of actual expenses and budget-to-actual comparisons; present Variance analysis and other reports to Senior Management and other external stakeholders to facilitate financial and programmatic planning and monitoringWorking closely with GRANT sub award team in sub agreement development and management process, including negotiation of contracts, development of budgets and provision of technical assistance to sub grantees, to ensure effective management of funds and financial reportingEstablish and maintain good and healthy professional relationships with vendors, ensuring that all payments are made timely, and that products and services are delivered in accordance with established standards; ensure that APIN meets donor financial and administrative requirements, and apply fiscal controls and compliance proceduresMaintain good banking relationships with project designated banks, ensuring transactions are processed timely, accurately, and adequate balances are maintained; ensure timely financial reporting and bank reconciliation.

Provided management and the board with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization. Regularly reporting on significant areas of non-compliance to organizational policy or internal controls. I was responsible for assessing system gaps to inform development of new policies and review of the existing ones. Developed internal audit departmental policies and procedures.Ensured that all CCSI’s policies and procedures are adequately approved and ratified by management and the board as appropriate. Promoted total compliance to Nigerian regulatory laws with regards to WHT, PAYE, PENSION, NSITF and other legal compliance issues. Expressed independent professional opinion with regards to efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the program operations. Evaluated from time to time the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial management and internal control framework

Set computerized book-keeping systems for the company (start-up oil servicing company) Prepared financial statements of the company. Assisting management in formulating and implementing human resources and administrative best practices in the area of staff selection, recruitment and staff discipline. Liaised with Auditors of the company to ensure that adequate records are maintained for Audit; Responsible for computing tax returns; VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, pension/Insurance contributions for the company. Prepared budget and continuous performance monitoring to ensure goal congruence for the company. Prepare quarterly progress reports on all of the company’s activities for the CEO; Responsible for recommending appropriate means of financing the business through various available credit facilities from financial institutions. Continuous reconciliation of bank statements and report to CEO for sign off. Maintain records to meet legal and tax requirements, and measure both the inputs and the outcomes of operations Prepare monthly financial reports for the CEO, on income, expenditure, and any variations from budgets.