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Ukpai Kalu

@ukpaikalu

Accountant, tax practitioner, forensic , Data Protection and IT expert with 13+ years experience.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values integrity, offers growth opportunities, and challenges me professionally.

Results-driven Tax Practitioner, Forensic Accountant, and Chartered Accountant with 13+ years of experience in Financial Reporting, Auditing, and Forensic Accounting. Expertise in tax advisory, data analytics, and data protection compliance. Proven track record of conducting thorough forensic examinations and fraud investigations. Key certifications include:

Certified Data Protection Officer
Chartered Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants & Fraud Investigators (USA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Nigeria
Chartered Institute of Taxation on Nigeria
Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)
Chartered Institute of Internal Controllers and Auditors USA
Institute of Chartered Finance Professionals USA

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Project Coordinator/Accountant

Ecumenical Community For Women Empowerment (ECOFWE)

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)

Coordinated the application of loans from the CBN Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund (MSMEDF). Managed project accounting and ensured compliance with funding requirements.

KC

Senior Audit Manager / Consultant

Kalu Kalu & Co

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Led client share and dividend reconciliation, conducting forensic investigations to recover shortfalls. Managed audit assignments for clients and recommended strategies to mitigate fraud risks.

EI

Agency - Online Transactions Supervisor

E-Tranzact International

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 11 months)

Recruited users for mobile money services and facilitated various transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and payments. Assisted in resolving user issues and reported daily activities to the aggregator.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) logoEE

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)

Degree in Accounting, Accounting

2016 - 2020

Completed a comprehensive program in accounting, gaining foundational knowledge and advanced skills in financial principles and practices.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida logoCN

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida

Certificate, Big Data Analytics

2017 - 2018

Undertook a specialized program focusing on Big Data Analytics, acquiring skills in data processing, analysis, and visualization.

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana logoAU

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

Higher National Diploma, Accountancy

2004 - 2006

Obtained a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, developing a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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