Ali Abubakar

Strategic and performance-driven Finance & Accounting Professional with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience across FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial operations. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, production control asset management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and multi-site inventory operations. Known for improving financial processes, strengthening cost-control systems, and providing actionable insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Skilled at leading teams, partnering with senior executives, and optimizing ERP-driven financial operations. Currently seeking a Managerial or Senior Accounting/Finance role where I can drive financial excellence and business growth.

Accountant at Northern Nigeria Flour Mills PLC (2018-01 – Present)

• Improved financial reporting accuracy by leading timely monthly and quarterly performance reports for senior management.
• Strengthened internal controls by redesigning stock count procedures and resolving long-standing inventory discrepancies.
• Led end-to-end fixed asset management including acquisition, tagging, depreciation, disposal, and insurance documentation.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by developing dashboards for production leakage, mill loss, and grain movement analysis.
• Coordinated inter-departmental financial reconciliations and ensured compliance with corporate accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and regulatory reports.
• Monitor inventory valuations, stock adjustments, and reconciliation of all warehouse transactions.
• Review vendor payments, deductions, and resolve supplier account issues.
• Liaise with central accounts on insurance claims, audits, and asset disposal approvals.

Assistant Accountant (Customer Service Centre) at Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC (2013-01 – 2018-12)

• Ensured accuracy of depot financials by reconciling stock movement, revenue, and daily transaction flows.
• Improved cash-flow visibility by managing daily banking, ERP postings, and sales reconciliations.
• Ensured statutory compliance with PAYE, VAT, and WHT reporting for the service center.
• Strengthened internal controls by conducting monthly cash and stock audits.
• Managed payroll preparation processes, staff bonuses, and petty cash administration.
• Maintained CAPEX registers and handled asset documentation.
• Prepared monthly financial summaries for management review.

Account Officer at BUA Sugar Refinery Ltd (2009-01 – 2013-12)

• Conducted detailed bank reconciliation, cashbook analysis, and correction of account variances.
• Supported the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Managed shipping documents, fixed asset registers, tax filings, and petty cash disbursement.

Accounts Department (NYSC) at BUA International (2008-01 – 2008-12)

• Reconciled cement accounts, assisted in financial reporting, and supported internal audit activities.

Accounts/Stores (Industrial Training) at Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna (2006-01 – 2006-12)

• Prepared purchase orders, posted goods received notes, and conducted stock checks.

M.Sc. in Business Management – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (2025-12)

B.Tech (Hons) in Business Management – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (2008-12)

SSCE – Government Secondary School, Kawo Kaduna (2000-12)

First School Leaving Certificate – Jessu Primary School (1992-12)