Udochi Akwani Peace

Udochi_akwani83@gmail.com

+234-8033928336

PERSONAL PROFILE: 

Professional ACA chartered accountant with over 14 years’ experience in

accounting and finance operations of a company with extensive experience across
all accounting functions including account reconciliation, management reporting,
Internal control auditing, and credit management with ZIM integrated shipping
services limited, a well-established cargo shipping company in Nigeria and one of
the top 20 global carriers.

P2

Skilled in account reconciliation, decision making, reporting, auditing, critical

thinking, problem solving, financial analysis, effective communication, result
oriented and adaptability

P3

Looking to explore more advanced ideas and technology in accounting/finance/

taxation to be used to add more values to the Nigerian public & private sectors

RESEARCH INTEREST.

 Financial/operational/ Strategic Management

 E-business and information technology
 Accounting for management
 Business and Data Analytics

EDUCATION

 MBA (Management)
 University of Lagos
 27th 2015
 Relevant modules:
  Human Resources management. Corporate planning/ organizational development.
Strategic management and business policy. Philosophy/ methodology of operational
management.
 Thesis: Effective time management and its implication on organizational
performance
 Advisor: Prof Banjoko S.A

2) BSC Accountancy

Enugu state university of science and technology

October 2000 – October 17th, 2003, Second class lower

Main modules:

 Accounting/ finance
 Cost and financial accounting
 Financial management
 Taxation and Auditing

3) Professional certification of membership ACA (Institute of chartered accountants of

Nigeria (ICAN) 7th November 2012

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Reviewed and audited financial information to convert the data into insights on
complex financial issues that help the company choose the best course of action.

Analyzed complex financial information and effectively communicated the results

for decision making

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 Trained Staff accountant and new team member on accounting functions

 Led Training classes for various accounting systems
 Organized tutorials during examination periods and taught Business Studies in a
secondary school at my primary place of assignment during my Youth Service

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 Trained junior associates in risk identification and audit methodology.

  Volunteer at Youth carper’s Initiative organize workshops and seminars for the girl
child and sensitize them on issues related to and how to avoid sexual abuse at an
early stage of life.
 Providing entrepreneurial solutions to women who are less privileged

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

 Team leader in strategic planning and management of all accounts receivable as well
as financial control & reporting for effective decision making.
 Lead the company credit committee and monitoring customers' credit terms and
payment behavior.
 Drove cost initiatives to increase revenue and decrease controllable costs.
 Provide direct supervision during assurance engagements, evaluating and providing
feedback to assist with professional development.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 Financial account receivable: Overseed and monitored treasury officer, Managed day
to day cash flows and balances.
 Full cycle accounting experience, including account reconciliations, budgeting,
variance analysis, forecasting, loss and profit analysis, journal entry posting and
review.
 Maintained solid control environment and reduced payroll error rate from 5% to
023%
 Directed the day to day treasury functions and operations

HONOURS AND AWARDS

 ACA
 MBA

PUBLICATIONS

 Effective time management and it’s implication on organizational performance

CERTIFICATIONS

 BSC in accounting
 MBA in management
 ACA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 Associate of chartered Accountants

LANGUAGES

 English

OTHER SKILLS

 Leadership and mentoring capabilities

 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
 Positive attitude and can- do approach
 Multitasking

REFERENCES

Comrade Ekpenyong Etim

Maritime Shipping president

(2) Mr. Anthony Uba

Akintola Williams