Leonard Onyeiwu

I haiI, from Isiala Mbano LGA in Imo State and I'm 56 year old. I hold a master of science degree in finance and a bachelor of science degree in accounting.  A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, an associate of Chartered institute of taxation of Nigeria and a Certified Information Systems Auditor of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association Illinois USA. I have over 28 years experience in diverse industries and sectors and  have achieved over 80% cost reduction and recovered over #5bn. I'm presently working with Imo State Community and Social Development Agency, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria as Finance and Administration Manager. I am married with children.

1)  Imo State Community and Social Development Agency (IMO-CSDA)

    (World Bank Assisted)                                  Jan 2019 - todate

     Adikwe Udenwa Quarters, New Owerri

     Finance and Admin Manager (FAM)

• Ensure efficient running of the office and the maintenance of all office facilities.
• Process and pay all bill, salaries (etc.) pertaining to the smooth running of the State Agency.
• Maintain schedules of personnel, welfare and other personnel functions.
• Ensure proper recording of financial transactions of the Agency.
• Strengthen the Internal Control System to eliminate waste and safeguard the Agency’s Assets.
• Generate adequate, reliable and timely financial reports for the GM and other departments.
• Prepare annual budget, work plan and disbursement plan for the State Agency. 
• Monitor all disbursements to ensure that they are in line with budget and variances are investigated and reported to management.
• Process and manage all fund disbursements as well as ensure proper documentation to facilitate the release of funds from funding agencies to Communities.
• Liaise with banks, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the State Agency.
• Ensure all taxes due to the Federal and State Government are deducted and remitted promptly and accurately.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on financing progress of Micro-projects in their Community Development Plans (CDPs)/Group Development Plans(GrDPs)
• Prepare Financing Agreement between the Communities and the State Agency to guide the implementation of the CDPs/GrDPs
• Prepare timely Quarterly Financial Management Reports (FMRs)
• Prepare monthly Statement of Expenditure (SOE) for timely fund replenishment
• Prepare timely Quarterly Interim Financial Report (IFR) for Federal Project Support Unit (FPSU) and the Funding Agency.
• Assist the GM in the day to day running of the State Agency.
• Review financial transactions of communities in line with general guidelines issued by the State Agency, Federal Project Support Unit (FPSU) and Funding Agencies, and report to the GM.
• Offer training and capacity building in areas of financial management, record keeping and other related matters to Communities and staff.

2)  Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on SDGs (IMO-SDGs)                               Jan 2016- Dec 2018

     Government House Annex, Plot 67 Port Harcourt Road, Owerri

     Technical Consultant

·       Supported State application/proposal development by providing necessary and relevant primary data.

·       Engaged and involved communities in initial project development to get their buy inn.

·       Coordinated project monitoring, supervision and evaluation of State CGS project interventions, which ensured that initial objectives for interventions were achieved.

·       Monitored, supervised and reported on CGS to State interventions projects to the State Projects Coordinator in a timely and accurate manner for necessary actions.

·       Prepared monthly report of activities and project interventions outcomes timely and accurately.

·       Engaged Communities in project identification, selection, prioritization, execution and monitoring, which ensured that developed proposals met the felt needs and yearning of communities.

·       Reported on various town hall meetings to the State project coordinator.

·       Engaged the Local Government authorities and communities to ensure that they fulfill the conditions necessary to accessing the State Grants for their communities in a timely manner.

3)   Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs           July 2011- Dec. 2015

CGS Unit - State House, Abuja, Nigeria.

Technical Assistant (Imo State)/Liaison Technical Assistant (Southeast) - Conditional Grant Scheme to Local Government track (CGS-LGA)

·       Coordinated the development of approved LGA Grant proposals/applications through Community participatory approach for 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 under the MDGs CGS-LGAs track, for 7 (Seven) LGAs with sustainability plan and M & E framework. Which led to the building and equipping of more than 40(forty) primary schools, 30(thirty) primary health centers, construction and rehabilitation of more than 50(fifty) Motorized/Solar boreholes and remarkable improvement in health conditions of community members by the training and deployment of Village Health Workers (VHW) etc.

·       Coordinated the development of MDGs Compliant LGA Development Plan, which strategically guided the development and implementation of the annual LGA budget for 3 years, to ensure coordinated LGA investments.

·       Coordinated the activities of the MDGs LG Technical Team in 7 LGAs in Imo State, which led to the development and implementation of approved LGA interventions that met the needs and yearning of communities.

·       Coordinated Project monitoring, supervision and evaluation for LGs and State CGS project interventions, which ensured that initial objectives for interventions were achieved.

·       Monitored, Supervised and reported on CGS to LGAs and CGS to State interventions projects to CGS unit and Imo State Project Support Unit (PSU) in a timely and accurate manner.

·       Prepared monthly report of activities and project interventions outcomes, timely and accurately.

·       Participated in Data collection in the Baseline Facility Inventory (BFI) Survey and Needs Assessment in LGAs in Imo State, which led to online documentation of all facilities in Imo State.

·       Monitored and reported on BFI exercise as well as provided Logistics Support for BFI Enumerators, which ensured that the exercise met with its initial objective.

·       Engaged Communities in Project identification, Selection, prioritization, execution and monitoring, which ensured that developed proposals met the felt needs and yearning of communities.

• Prepared work plan and budget estimates for CGS-LG activities at the LGA/Community levels, which ensured interventions were timely and targeted impact achieved.

·       Kept record on behalf of the CGS Project Tender Board and conducted all procurement processes in accordance with Public Procurement Act 2007, as it's relates to CGS project Tenders in Imo State.

·       Supported the Imo State Project Support Unit (PSU) in planning and organizing tenders.

·       Worked with relevant State MDAs and Imo state PSU to carry out appropriate market and statistical surveys.

·       Worked with State PSU to prepare analysis of the cost implications of the proposed procurement for approval by CGS Project Tenders Committee.

·       Coordinated the activities of Southeastern TAs by gathering necessary and relevant data from TAs as requested by the Head CGS, summarizing and submitting to the Head, CGS.

4)  Jaysey Africana Limited, Ikeja, Lagos     April 2002- June 2011

     Head, Finance & Accounts

     Telecoms

·        Drove the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.

·        Retained constant awareness of the company's financial position and acted to prevent problems.

·        Set up and oversaw the company's financed IT system.

·        Set targets for and supervised all accounting and finance personnel (management accountants, internal auditors etc.)

·        Oversaw all audit and internal control operations.

·        Prepared timely and detailed reports of financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.

·        Conducted analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives.

·        Ensured adherence to financial laws and guidelines.

·        Managed all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition

·        Coordinated and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

·        Prepared and published timely monthly. Quarterly and annual financial statements

·        Researched technical accounting issues for compliance.

·        Supported month-end and year-end close process.

·        Ensured quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

·        Managed and complied with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

·        Negotiated credit facilities with financial institutions and ensured that obligations were met.

·        Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

5)  Office Devices Limited, Ikeja, Lagos     Oct 2001- Mar 2002

     Accounts and Admin Manager

     Telecoms

·       Designed & Setup proper books of Account.

·       Maintained proper books of Account.

·       Prepared Annual/Final Account.

·       Prepared Monthly & Quarterly Management report

·       Designed and maintained effective and efficient Internal Control System.

·       Maintained Good Stock Control System for consumables

·       Provided Conducive and Secure Environment for Personnel, Customers and Visitors.

6)  Magic Software Enterprises Nigeria Limited, V/I, Lagos     July 1996- Sept 2001

     Group Chief Accountant

     ICT    

·       Prepared Group financial and management reports accurately and timely.

·       Provided day to day supervision to one or more accounting functions such as accounts payable, payroll, etc.

·       Ensured accuracy of compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

·       Involved in the initiation and implementation of a Peachtree/Sage Accounting package

·       Maintained the general ledger system.

·       Verified cost allocations according to company procedures.

·       Performed financial analysis and modeling.

·       Established and maintained effective internal controls for Cash, Stock, Payment and Asset, serve as a liaison to external auditors, bankers, solicitors and tax authorities.

·       Formulated long term and Strategic business plans and met deadlines.

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7)  Wizcount Nigeria Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos.     Oct 1995- June 1996

     Accounts Instructor/Accountant

     ICT

·       Installed, Setup and implemented Wizcount Accounting package for Clients (Dizengoff W.A, Apapa, SCC Warri, Negris Lagos, Lordmart Apapa etc)

·       Trained Clients on the use of Wizcount Accounting Software and other Software packages

·       Handled on-line Client Service problem solving.

·       Marketed Wizcount Accounting Software, Systems Hardware and Other Softwares

8)  Olatunde Ayoola & Co., Ilupeju, Lagos.      May 1994- Sept 1995

     Audit trainee

     Audit

·       Vouched accounting records and classification of entries

·       Casted payroll and trial balance to ensure their correctness and accuracy.

·       Posted accounting entries into extended trial balance.

·       Prepared journal entries and posting

·       Advised on the effectiveness/adequacy of internal control system.

·       Assessed Management Information System (MIS)

·       Reviewed Bank Reconciliation Statement. 

·       Prepared audit working paper.

9)  Lake Point Investment Limited, Ilupeju, Lagos.     May 1993- April 1994

     NYSC- Accounts Officer

     Finance Institution

·       Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statement

·       Recorded entries into the Cash Book

·       Performed reconciliations of Customers Balances.

University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos

Master of Science Degree in Finance                                   Mar 2008 - Aug 2009

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting                                    Oct 1988 - Nov 1992

Eko Boys High School, Idi-oro, Mushin, Lagos

West African Secondary School Certificate (WASC)                                  Sept 1979 - June 1984

Government Demonstration Primary School, Surulere, Lagos

First School Leaving Certificate                                  Sept 1973 - June 1979