Operations & Logistics Manager - Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) - Abuja, Nigeria
(2021-10)
FCDO Project (£95M). Oversee end-to-end procurement and asset management for all project locations (Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa), ensuring strict adherence to FCDO procurement protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Led the full office setup and IT infrastructure deployment across four project locations, coordinating facility management, equipment commissioning, and ongoing operational compliance.
- Manage contract and price negotiations with vendors, service providers, and office lessors; prepare RFQs, conduct vendor analysis, and make award recommendations in line with project procurement rules.
- Oversee travel facilitation, fleet management, work permit processing, and visa facilitation for international staff and business partners.
- Coordinate all third-party invoicing to ensure compliance with established financial controls and approval guidelines, maintaining a clean audit trail for project expenditure.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cross-functional operational efficiency and value for money across service delivery.
Senior Accountant — Payroll, Taxes & Statutory Payments - DAI Development Activities International Limited - Abuja, Nigeria
(2020-01 - 2021-09)
- Managed end-to-end payroll processing for all staff, conducting time and labour analysis, reviewing deductions, reconciling payroll earnings against the General Ledger, and ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
- Reviewed and filed monthly payroll tax inputs across correct tax jurisdictions — covering tax locations, categories, taxpayer entities, and amounts — ensuring full compliance with FIRS and state tax authorities.
- Administered monthly withholding tax schedules and ensured timely filing of tax returns across multiple states; proactively maintained productive working relationships with tax authorities and resolved audit queries.
- Managed all non-tax statutory remittances including Pension, NHF, NSITF, and ITF; filed returns and addressed all regulatory audit queries with accuracy and within stipulated deadlines.
- Provided tax advisory support to DAI corporate and all active DAI projects, keeping management informed of new tax regulations, compliance obligations, and effective tax planning strategies.
Senior Accountant - DAI Development Activities International Limited - Abuja, Nigeria
(2018-03 - 2020-01)
- Prepared and processed monthly statutory payments, remittances, and payroll bank schedules within stipulated deadlines, deputising for the Chief Accountant as required.
- Supervised monthly bank reconciliations and prepared weekly cash flow projections and budget vs. actuals analysis reports for management decision-making.
- Ensured full tax compliance for DAI and supported 150+ project consultants across 15+ states — covering PAYE, VAT, and WHT filing, remittances, and audit query resolution.
- Maintained and administered QuickBooks accounting system; performed oversight of petty cash management, payment vouchers, and retirement processing.
- Reviewed and reconciled General Ledger entries periodically and contributed to strengthening internal control processes across the accounting function.
- Supported new project onboarding by establishing payroll and accounting structures in coordination with the Human Resources department at each project launch or extension.
Company Accountant - Grid Consulting Limited - Lagos, Nigeria
(2010-02 - 2018-03)
- Managed all aspects of financial accounting including payroll, bank reconciliation, statutory remittances, cash flow management, and GL reconciliations for the company and its DFID/USAID-funded programmes.
- Administered tax compliance for Grid Consulting and 150+ programme consultants across 15+ Nigerian states, including timely filing of PAYE, VAT, and WHT returns and active engagement with tax authorities.
- Provided tax advisory services for Grid and international donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance with Nigerian tax laws and advising management on emerging regulatory requirements.
- Maintained QuickBooks accounting platform; performed petty cash oversight, payment voucher processing, and periodic ledger review and reconciliation.
- Assisted new project setups by establishing payroll structures and charts of accounts in coordination with HR, supporting cross-departmental financial readiness at launch.
Accountant — Payroll & Taxes - Grid Consulting Limited - Lagos, Nigeria
(2008-09 - 2010-02)
- Administered payroll and tax management for all staff, including programme staff across multiple locations; filed tax returns and processed Tax Clearance Certificates.
- Assisted in computerising the accounting system and establishing charts of accounts for new clients; generated periodic management reports and weekly cash flow projections.
- Attended to general accounting duties, payroll queries, and provided periodic orientation to client staff on accounting and compliance processes.
Principal Accounting Officer — Billing & Cost Control - Murphy Shipping & Commercial Services Limited - Nigeria
(2006-04 - 2008-04)
- Managed billing and invoicing for major oil sector corporate clients including Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Schlumberger, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Prepared cost estimations, tracked project expenditure, and performed cost variance analysis — flagging overruns to project managers promptly to enable corrective action.
- Generated weekly and monthly cost reports; maintained comprehensive electronic and physical filing systems for all project cost documentation.
Credit Control Officer - Murphy Shipping & Commercial Services Limited - Nigeria
(1999-09 - 2006-03)
- Managed accounts receivable and debt collection across a high-value oil industry client portfolio, ensuring accurate payment allocation against invoices and timely resolution of customer account queries.
- Represented Accounts Receivable professionally at client meetings; prepared weekly company reports and ledger postings, prioritising workload to maximise collection efficiency.
Company Accountant - Foto-Kwik Industries Ltd - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
(1998-10 - 1999-01)
- Managed stock control, petty cash disbursement, daily cash transaction recording, and supervised sales officers; prepared management reports and maintained assets records.
Accounting Officer (NYSC) - Roads Nigeria Plc - Sokoto, Nigeria
(1997-05 - 1998-04)
- Prepared account journals, monthly junior staff payroll, and asset management analysis; performed periodic ledger postings in support of the finance team.
