Ozor Okafor
Finance Professional | Financial Strategy & Capital Allocation | Corporate Finance
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About
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial strategy and capital allocation, corporate finance, and treasury oversight. Demonstrates proficiency in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), risk management, and governance. Skilled in IFRS/GAAP reporting, audit compliance, and regulatory oversight.
Experienced in mergers, investments, strategic transactions, and enterprise performance management. Committed to leadership development and succession planning to drive organisational success. Seasoned finance professional with focus on financial management and strategic planning.
Drive business growth and profitability through robust financial analysis and budget control. Leverage expertise in compliance, risk management, and process optimisation to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
Experience
Financial Controller at Geodetic Offshore Services Limited (2021-01 – Present)
- Architected and executed enterprise-wide financial strategy supporting organizational growth and sustainability
- Led board-level financial reporting, providing insight on performance, risk exposure, and strategic tradeoffs
- Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash flow management, strengthening liquidity and financial resilience
- Established and maintained strong internal control and governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Partnered with CEO and executive leadership on investment decisions, expansions, and capital deployment
- Drove cost discipline and profitability initiatives resulting in improved operating margins and capital efficiency
- Provided strategic leadership over finance, accounting, FP&A, and reporting functions
- Presented financial analysis and performance updates to senior executives and governance committees
- Improved forecast accuracy and performance tracking through strengthened financial planning processes
- Oversaw audits and maintained full compliance with financial reporting standards
- Acted as strategic partner to business unit leaders, embedding financial accountability across the organization
Head of Finance at Multi-Chase Energy Services Ltd (2016-01 – 2020-12)
- Provided strategic leadership over finance, accounting, FP&A, and reporting functions
- Presented financial analysis and performance updates to senior executives and governance committees
- Improved forecast accuracy and performance tracking through strengthened financial planning processes
- Oversaw audits and maintained full compliance with financial reporting standards
- Acted as strategic partner to business unit leaders, embedding financial accountability across the organization
Chief Accountant at Nigerian Foundries Ltd (2010-01 – 2015-10)
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce unnecessary expenditure
- Monitored financial performance indicators, identifying potential risks and opportunities
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts and agreements
- Set up efficient invoicing system reducing payment delays
- Optimised cash flow by managing credit and collection procedures effectively
- Developed robust internal controls for improved financial accuracy and transparency
- Prepared detailed forecasts to guide budgetary planning process successfully
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Ambrose Alli University
MBA in Finance – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology