Ngozi Chika Ezemba

Experienced Financial Professional & Operations Leader

17 MOQ Sir Uche Okafor Cresent, Karu Sit, 900288, Karu, NG.

About

Highly analytical and results-oriented financial professional with over two decades of experience spanning auditing, retail banking, accounting, and administrative leadership. Proven ability to optimize financial operations, enhance internal controls, and drive efficiency across diverse organizational structures. Adept at leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills to deliver actionable insights and achieve both corporate and strategic objectives.

Work

Sam.I. Isu Auditors Ltd

External Auditor

Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria

Jan 2022→ Dec 2023

Summary

Led comprehensive audit engagements, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation for diverse clients.

Highlights

Planned and executed rigorous audit engagements, implementing robust testing procedures and evaluating results to ensure financial statement accuracy and compliance.

Reviewed and evaluated clients' internal controls and operational processes, identifying critical weaknesses and recommending enhancements to strengthen financial integrity and mitigate risks.

Analyzed complex financial data and prepared detailed audit reports, presenting clear findings and actionable recommendations to management and boards of directors.

Communicated audit findings and recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and driving improvements in financial governance.

NgCO ThEngineering Limited

Admin Head

, , Nigeria

Jan 2020→ Dec 2022

Summary

Directed administrative operations, optimizing procedures, managing human resources, and ensuring efficient resource allocation to support organizational goals.

Highlights

Planned and coordinated administrative procedures and systems, devising strategies that streamlined processes and enhanced overall operational efficiency.

Managed end-to-end recruitment and training for new personnel, effectively allocating responsibilities and optimizing office space utilization for a productive work environment.

Assessed staff performance and provided targeted coaching and guidance, contributing to improved team efficiency and professional development.

Developed, estimated, and controlled budgets for supplies, contracts, and human resources, ensuring cost-effective resource management across various departments.

PineChase Limited

Accounting Officer

Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria

Jan 2016→ Dec 2019

Summary

Managed financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures, providing critical financial insights to support organizational stability and growth.

Highlights

Maintained and reviewed comprehensive financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Prepared regular budgets, meticulously tracking expenditure and monitoring profits to inform strategic financial planning.

Generated detailed financial reports that provided key insights into organizational performance, supporting data-driven decision-making for management.

Heritage Microfinance Bank Ltd

Head, Retail Banking Unit

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2007→ Dec 2009

Summary

Led the retail banking unit, driving deposit growth, overseeing credit appraisals, and coordinating marketing initiatives to achieve unit objectives.

Highlights

Spearheaded deposit mobilization efforts and supervised all retail unit operations, significantly contributing to the bank's financial growth.

Prepared and reviewed credit appraisals and offer letters, ensuring thorough risk assessment and compliance with lending policies.

Coordinated diverse marketing activities, enhancing brand visibility and contributing to customer acquisition within the retail segment.

Managed the preparation of critical operational documents, including call memos, plan memos, and summary memos, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to management.

Amoye Grammar School

Graduate Teaching Instructor (NYSC)

Ikare-Ekiti, Ondo State, Nigeria

Jan 2003→ Dec 2004

Summary

Delivered comprehensive instruction to students, managed classroom activities, and fostered an engaging learning environment.

Highlights

Taught the full class syllabus and provided homework supervision, enhancing pupil performance and understanding.

Developed and implemented effective teaching methodologies to impart knowledge, fostering intellectual growth among students.

Gained valuable experience in educational instruction and an understanding of child development principles, applying them to enhance student learning.

NAL Merchant Bank Plc

Assistant Marketing Staff

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 1998→ Dec 1999

Summary

Provided critical marketing support, contributing to promotional material development, data management, and financial reporting.

Highlights

Assisted marketing officers for key departments including Conglomerates and Food & Agriculture, supporting strategic client engagement.

Contributed to the creation of various promotional materials, including brochures and marketing copies, ensuring high-quality content.

Provided essential fact-checking, copy-editing, and formatting assistance for mailers and other promotional documents, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation.

Supported marketing managers by accurately entering marketing data into spreadsheets and assisting in the creation of comprehensive data and financial reports.

Lever Brother Plc.

Industrial Trainee Staff

Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Jan 1997→ Mar 1997

Summary

Supported finance department operations and gained foundational experience in production standardization and inter-departmental coordination.

Highlights

Assisted finance department staff with various tasks, including auction inspection duties, contributing to operational efficiency.

Gained practical understanding of production standardization processes, enhancing operational consistency.

Supported the coordination of financial records across different departments, contributing to integrated financial management.

Topodata Surveys Ltd

Secretary

Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Jan 1995→ Dec 1996

Summary

Provided comprehensive secretarial support, managing administrative tasks and maintaining essential company records.

Highlights

Executed diverse secretarial duties for a land surveyor, ensuring efficient workflow and document management.

Maintained daily attendance records and compiled daily workforce statistics, supporting human resource management and operational oversight.

Research and Marketing Limited

Field Worker

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 1994→ Dec 1995

Summary

Conducted extensive marketing surveys, gathering critical data on household products and engaging effectively with respondents.

Highlights

Carried out comprehensive marketing surveys on household products, collecting valuable consumer insights.

Developed strong interpersonal skills by effectively interacting with and convincing a diverse range of respondents to participate in surveys.

Education

Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka

Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Jan 1999→ Dec 2002

B.Sc (2nd Class Upper) Banking & Finance Grade:

Abia State Polytechnic

Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Jan 1996→ Dec 1998

National Diploma Financial Studies Grade:

Languages

English

Igbo

Certificates

SC900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Microsoft

Certificate in International Office Management

Feb 2025

La Plage Meta Verse

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Jan 2025

Seedbuilders Innovation Hub

Certificate in Data Analysis Using Microsoft PowerBI

May 2024

Bizmarrow Technologies

Executive Diploma International Law and Diplomacy

Nov 2022

Kingsland Foundation in Partnership with La Plage Meta Verse

Certificate of Participation in International Volunteering Level 2

Oct 2022

Kingsland Foundation in Partnership with La Plage Meta Verse

Certificate in Project Management

Jun 2020

Management and Strategy Institute (MSI)

Certificate in Computer Accounting (Sage 50)

Jun 2019

Leadway Training and Technology Institute

Certificate in Process Mapping

Nov 2008

Centre for Micro Enterprise Development

Certificate in Marketing of Financial Services

Feb 2008

MIP Recruitment and Training Institute

Basic Leadership Certificate

Jan 2008

Daystar Leadership Academy

Skills

Financial Management

Audit Engagements, Internal Controls, Financial Statements Analysis, Budget Preparation, Expenditure Monitoring, Financial Reporting, Credit Appraisals, Deposit Mobilization, Accounting.

Operations & Administration

Administrative Procedures, Process Streamlining, Personnel Recruitment, Training & Development, Staff Performance Assessment, Budget Control, Office Management, Record Keeping, Data Management.

Leadership & Teamwork

Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Motivation, Organization, Rapport Building, People Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Communication & Problem-Solving

Complex Problem Solving, Option Evaluation, Solution Implementation, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Stakeholder Communication, Client Interaction, Negotiation.

Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Sage 50, PowerBI.

Marketing & Research

Marketing Coordination, Promotional Material Creation, Fact-checking, Copy-editing, Market Surveys, Data Entry.

Work Ethic

Time Management, Goal Achievement, Working Under Pressure, Deadline Management, Integrity, Diligence.

Ngozi Chika Ezemba

Experienced Financial Professional & Operations Leader

About

Work

Sam.I. Isu Auditors Ltd

NgCO ThEngineering Limited

PineChase Limited

Heritage Microfinance Bank Ltd

Amoye Grammar School

NAL Merchant Bank Plc

Lever Brother Plc.

Topodata Surveys Ltd

Research and Marketing Limited

Education

Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka

Abia State Polytechnic

Languages

English

Igbo

Certificates

SC900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Certificate in International Office Management

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Certificate in Data Analysis Using Microsoft PowerBI

Executive Diploma International Law and Diplomacy

Certificate of Participation in International Volunteering Level 2

Certificate in Project Management

Certificate in Computer Accounting (Sage 50)

Certificate in Process Mapping

Certificate in Marketing of Financial Services

Basic Leadership Certificate

Skills

Financial Management

Operations & Administration

Leadership & Teamwork

Communication & Problem-Solving

Technical Proficiency

Marketing & Research

Work Ethic

Interests

Outdoor Activities

Leisure