Uchenna Ijeoma
Nassau,Bahamas
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in governance, risk and controls. Driven to guide organizational growth through robust financial strategies and management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Freeport Airport Development
Freeport , Grand Bahama
2023.07 - Current
- Managed organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Provided financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business objectives.
- Developed improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Independent Consultant
Various
Nassau
2020.11 - 2022.07
- Kept customer information confidential and handled details accurately.
- Documented research findings and prepared polished reports highlighting results and potential improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gain complete understanding of project goals and objectives.
- Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions.
Strategic Controller
Commonwealth Brewery
Nassau
2017.11 - 2018.11
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
Senior Internal Auditor
Bank of the Bahamas
Nassau
2012.05 - 2017.11
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance.
- Reviewed complex audit plans and risk assessment to identify potential areas of financial exposure.
- Performed walkthroughs and tests of internal control systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of information reported.
- Evaluated internal controls, policies, and procedures for compliance with company standards and government regulations.
- Drafted audit reports outlining findings and recommending corrective action plans.
Senior External Auditor
Deloitte
Nassau , New Providence
2006.09 - 2012.05
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Oakwood University
Huntsville, Alabama 05.2002
Skills
- Working Knowledge IFRS Framework
- Analytical research
- Cost reduction options
- Internal Controls Development
- Financial Planning
- Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Development
- Cash Flow Management
Certification
- CPA in good standing with BICA
Timeline
Financial Controller
Freeport Airport Development
2023.07 - Current
Independent Consultant
Various
2020.11 - 2022.07
Strategic Controller
Commonwealth Brewery
2017.11 - 2018.11
Senior Internal Auditor
Bank of the Bahamas
2012.05 - 2017.11
Senior External Auditor
Deloitte
2006.09 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Oakwood University
- CPA in good standing with BICA
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