Edna Oghenerukevwe Eyetuoma is a project finance expert with over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management. She has worked in various roles in the IT, oil and gas, and financial consulting industries. Her most recent roles include Project Cost Controller for Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, overseeing major contracts and managing project costs, and Partner Cost Controller, preparing budgets, reports, and coordinating cost control activities. She holds an MBA in Management and BSc in Accounting/Finance and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Management.
1. BRIEF PROFILE OF EYETUOMA OGHENERUKEVWE EDNA
PROJECT FINANCE EXPERT
Edna Oghenerukevwe Eyetuoma is a project finance expert with a long time experience in
the private sector. Her extensive experience in the I.T industry, oil and gas sector as well as
financial consultancy to several small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria equips her with an
uncommon competence and skills for working with and meeting the expectations of various
stakeholders in the private sector of the Nigerian economy.
Edna began her career in 2000 as an accounts officer at Technology Distributions Ltd
(The Company’s head office) immediately after her youth service. She was later moved to the
internal audit department where she worked in different strategic capacities such as point of sale
auditor, auditor in charge of branch returns and auditor in charge of computer spare parts of the
engineering department commonly called ITEC.
In 2001, she was sent to take over the accounts of the company’s Eastern regional office
in Port Harcourt as a branch accountant. The Port Harcourt accounts office was to take care of all
the accounting responsibilities of all the company’s marketing outfits in Eastern Nigeria such as
Aba, Eket, Owerri and Port Harcourt.
In 2003, the company launched a new technology known as ZINOX and Edna was made
to handle the Port Harcourt accounts of that company alongside those of Technology
Distributions Ltd, Eastern region.
In 2006, Edna was made the branch manager of Technology Distributions Ltd Port
Harcourt where she was responsible for handling all ELF, SHELL and SCHLUMBERGER
contracts won by the company to supply I.T products as well as maintenance services for same.
As a manager, she was also responsible for setting up plans and strategies for attaining branch
sales targets, co-coordinating the activities of the branch staff as well as ensuring that an
adequate system of internal control was in place.
In 2007, she became the auditor of Rukky Accounting Consultants(RAC). RAC was set
up to meet the varying accounting /auditing consulting needs of small and medium scale
enterprises ranging from performance of accounting services, auditing, tax advisory roles,
treasury management and so on.
In 2008, she was appointed the financial consultant to KASTRUP oil Int’l Ltd to handle
major contracts won by the company. The contracts were to supply Base oil and other drilling
chemicals as well as drilling equipments to multinational oil servicing firms such as Geofields
Nig. Ltd. Here, she was also responsible for setting up an appropriate accounting system for the
company; carrying out project planning functions and setting up strategies to achieve planned
objectives; making budgets of expenses and income as well as monitoring performance.
2. In 2012, Edna was given an appointment as a partner Cost Controller in TOTAL E&P
Nig Ltd. under OML 58 upgrade project. Here, she is to assist in coordinating, performing and
controlling the activities dedicated to the Partner Cost Reporting unit, preparation of Partner
performance review reports and other cost control functions.
In 2014, she was transferred to Ofon2 project of the same company as the Project Cost
Controller in charge of Port Harcourt activities. Here she was made to manage major EPC
contracts, Project logistics as well as other support service contracts undertaken by the project.
Edna has attended so many seminars, and workshops on project finance and partnership,
planning/budgeting, comprehensive Cost Control training, HSE trainings, SAP R3 training, sage
accounting software training, , and other financial issues. She has written technical papers on
topics such as Effective Time Management, Financial Intelligence, Employee Performance
Management and Organizational Effectiveness and so on.
Edna possesses an MBA in management, B.sc in Accounting/Finance (at second class upper
Division) and a professional certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
(ICAN) as an associate member. She is also an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of
Management (Chartered).
3. EYETUOMA OGHENERUKEVWE EDNA (ACA)
Plot 3B Chukwudi Eke close, Off Okechukwu Street, Woji-Port Harcourt, Rivers
state, Nigeria.
Mobile:+234(0)803 677 7466,E-mail:eddyopet@yahoo.co.uk
EDUCATION
MBA (Management)
University Of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Date: 2011
B.Sc Accounting/Finance(2nd
Class Upper Division)
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
Date: 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management NIM (Chartered)
WORK EXPERIENCE
TOTAL E&P NIG. LTD.
POST: PROJECT COST CONTROLLER (August 2014 till date)
JOB SCHEDULE
Provide planning and cost control support for all EPC contracts, Project Logistics and
other project support contracts dedicated to me.
Providing relevant data, figures and information needed for cost control monitoring.
Controlling and inputting of commitment data in the project cost report templates.
Participating in the periodic Project Budget Preparation
Preparation and issue of periodic cost control reports for all packages dedicated to me.
Responsible for monitoring and controlling the project expenditures, especially packages
dedicated to me and in general, the project cost as a whole.
Verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and
subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are reasonable, adequately captured
and properly recorded.
Perform and manage project cost forecasting, scheduling, monitoring as well as
undertaking periodic cost trend analysis.
4. Ensuring effective project implementation and utilize productive reports from the
creation of WBS with the use of project management system to monitor the status of
package performances, invoicing and delivery up to the closure of the project.
Coordinate and work with the project control team to resolve project cost issues to ensure
a cost effective completion/ delivery of the project.
Attend project control meetings and engaging in routine discussions with technical
managers.
Participate in periodic Group and external audit exercises by way of providing correct
and verifiable answers to audit queries.
Involvement in PO creation for EPC contracts
Mission orders & FI invoices validation
Initiating & managing VAT recoveries arising from erroneous tax payments as a way of
costs savings.
Management of advance payments and recoveries in line with contracts.
Liaising between project and the JV for all cost control matters.
Undertake any other ad-hoc duties which do come up from time to time.
POST: PARTNER COST CONTROLLER (AUGUST 2012 –August 2014)
JOB SCHEDULE
- Assist in coordinating, performing and controlling the activities dedicated to the Partner
Cost Reporting
- Preparing, and logically organizing all necessary back-up documents relating to partners Sub-
coms and monthly reconciliations.
- Assist in Preparing budget and performance review for subcoms with partners
- Liaising with JV Finance to reconcile project Budget/Performance figures; Partners/Project
figures
- Preparation of Partners’ MCA monthly performance review reports and all necessary
supporting documents
- Organizing the files and the proper storage of all NAPIMS sign-offs.
5. - Preparation of the Funding reports, in particular in charge of the MCA and the cash call
requests and reporting to partners
- Participating in all necessary spot Exercises emanating from cost control department upon
request.
- HSEQ commitment
- Attending Project meetings and trainings as and when required
- Ensure accurate reporting of activities within the company/hierarchy.
- Other cost control jobs and adhoc requests from partners from time to time.
KASTRUP OIL INT’L LTD. PORTHARCOURT.
POST: FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (May 2008 –September 2008)
KASTRUP Oil Int’l is an oil servicing company set up primarily for the supply of base oil and
other drilling chemicals to drilling company’s such as Geofields Nigeria Ltd. They also engage
in the supply of heavy drilling equipments. In addition, KASTRUP provides trucking services
for a variety of companies.
JOB SCHEDULE
- Setting up of a proper accounting system.
- Ensuring that proper books of accounts are kept.
- Ensuring that there is adequate system of internal control.
- Carrying out appraisal/feasibility study for potential investment options for the company.
- Giving all forms of financial advice
- Relating with company’s bankers and reconciling bank accounts.
- Prompt preparation of periodic financials.
- Budget preparation, monitoring performance and reconciling deviations.
- Monitoring and reconciling of debtor’s and creditor’s balances.
- Cost control by way of budgets in such a way that budgetted expenses are not exceeded unduly.
- Other administrative and adhoc jobs as may be assigned to me from time to time
6. RUKKY ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS. PHC.
POST: AUDITOR (FEBRUARY, 2007)
RAC is an accounting consultancy outfit set up primarily to assist small and medium scale
organizations which cannot afford an in-house accountant or auditor. She undertakes all forms of
accounting and auditing services for her clients.
JOB SCHEDULE
- Engaging in the audit of small and medium scale organizations
- Performing accounting services
- Carrying out tax advisory roles for clients
- Setting up of accounting systems and engaging in accounts staff training
- Treasury management
- Recruitment
- Other financial services.
TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTIONS LTD. PHC.
POST:BRANCH MANAGER(JULY 2006-JANUARY 2007)
Technology Distributions Ltd is a renown I.T company which engages in the distribution of
branded computer systems, laptops, palm tops, monitors, printers, photocopiers, scanners e.t.c. In
2003, TDL emerged the no. 1 I.T distributor in Africa. The company has offices in almost all
major cities in Nigeria and in some overseas countries such as Ghana, South Africa and
Amsterdan.TDL is a bulk supplier of her products to ONLY registered resellers who in turn sell
to end users (companies) and individual household members.
FUNCTIONS
As the branch manager of such a prestigious company, Edna was responsible for setting up
appropriate plans and strategies for the achievement of the branch sales target, co-ordination of
branch activities and ensuring that an adequate system of internal control is in place. Appropriate
strategies and tools for monitoring performance of staff, project performance in terms of revenue
generated is also put in place.
7. TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTIONS LTD/ZINOX TECHNOLOGIES PHC
POST: BRANCH ACCOUNTANT (AUGUST 2001-JUNE 2006)
JOB SCHEDULE
- Overseeing all cash and cheque transactions on a daily basis and ensuring their safe
custody and prompt lodgement.
- Preparation of product profit analysis reports and other management reports such as
variance analysis.
- Monitoring and ensuring regular reconciliation of debtors and creditors balances as well
as monthly bank reconciliations.
- Controlling of company’s expenditures by way of budgetary controls
- Carrying out a monthly and yearly variance analyses by way of comparing budgets with
actual. This is to establish the extent of deviations from standard, highlighting areas of
negative variances and planning ways of avoiding such in future periods.
- Preparation of monthly stock valuation report after a comprehensive physical stock
taking exercise with the store officer and reconciling any discrepancies.
- Prompt preparation of periodic financials of the branch for inclusion in the overall
company financials such as Trading profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flow
statements and so on.
TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTIONS LTD-LAGOS
POST: INTERNAL AUDIT STAFF (JAN 2001-JULY 2001)
JOB SCHEDULE:
Work as point of sale auditor who checks all sales documents accompanying each
transaction for correctness and accuracy.
Audits weekly returns from branches to ensure that controls and policies laid down are
fully complied with in all branch transactions.
Take part in ascertaining correct position of goods received from suppliers at each point
in time.
Take part in weekly/monthly comprehensive stock taking exercises.
Investigation into cases of unusual occurrences which may come up from time to time.
Monitoring the spare parts of the engineering department and keeping records of all spare
parts coming from manufacturers and how they go out too.
Any other job that may be assigned to me from time to time.
8. TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTIONS LTD-LAGOS
POST: ACCOUNTS OFFICER (AUGUST 2000-JANUARY 2001)
JOB SCHEDULE:
- Making payments for all utility bills as they fall due.
Raising of payment vouchers for all cash and cheque payments made.
Posting all such payments in the sage accounting software.
Managing the imprest accounts of the head office.
Receiving cash/cheque from customers
Raising invoices and receipt for all transactions
Ensuring safe custody for sales cash and prompt lodgement of same.
KEY SKILLS
Technological/Analytical skills
Very proficient in the use of Project Cost control Systems, SAP software environment,
BW reporting, the internet, ms word, excel, power point and sage accounting software.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and highly meticulous.
Possesses good project background and Project finance management skills.
Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative.
Independent worker who is able to perform impressively well with minimal supervision.
Work Skills
Doing common things uncommonly well.
A good team player
A strong drive for goal achievement
Always eager to learn a new thing
Ability to control and maintain stress within a profitable time limit
PERSONAL DATA
Date of Birth: 28th
October 1975
Marital Status: Married
State Of Origin : Delta
Local Government Of Origin: Ethiope East
Interests: Reading, driving and cooking.
9. REFEREES:
1. AKIODE KAYODE,
Project General Manager,
OML 58 Upgrade Projects
Total E&P Nig. Ltd, Plot 25, Trans Amadi Ind. Layout.
Port Harcourt.
+2348070173255
2. PASTOR LUKE MBAGWU
Christ Apostolic Church, Mount of Blessing, Woji.
Plot 36, Ilom Road, Woji.
Port Harcourt.
+2348037056866