Idanwekhai Anselm Oyaimo
Crawley,United Kingdom
Summary
Business Controller with expertise in optimizing financial processes and driving profitability. Enhanced budgeting systems resulted in improved forecasting accuracy and significant cost savings. Proven track record in transforming financial operations to align with strategic business objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business Controller
Noble Services International Limited
Grand Cayman, Cayman Island
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Executed comprehensive financial analyses to support critical business decisions.
- Generated regular financial reports to ensure transparency in company finances.
- Streamlined payroll system for timely salary disbursements.
- Maintained meticulous record-keeping, minimising discrepancies in financial statements.
- Led implementation of enterprise resource planning software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Achieved increased cost efficiency through rigorous expense management practices.
- Reviewed annual financial statements with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Optimised payment cycles and terms to improve cash flow management.
Administrative Supervisor
Pacific Manpower Ltd.
Nouakchott, Mauritania
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information to uphold privacy standards.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, fostering a fair work environment.
- Streamlined complex administrative tasks to enhance organisational operations.
- Supervised daily operations, guaranteeing efficiency and accuracy in all activities.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially to maintain privacy standards.
- Set office policies and procedures to keep team members coordinated.
- Delivered new hire training and mentored established staff on processes and procedures.
Senior Rig Accountant
Pacific International Drilling WA Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Implemented advanced financial software to enhance data analysis accuracy.
- Managed tax filings, ensuring timely and precise submissions.
- Established strategic risk management policies to secure business sustainability.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
Sector Business Controller
Sedco Forex International Inc. (Transocean)
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
01.2007 - 07.2012
- Worked as the Sector Controller for Transocean in Accra, Ghana, for Tullow Oil and Eni Ghana Exploration.
- Worked as the Sector Controller for Transocean in Bata on a contract for Hess Corporation, and in Malabo for Noble Energy and Mobil.
- Countries worked Mauritania Phase I & II well abandonment operation for Petronas on the Banda and Chinguetti oilfields and Total Exploration and Production
- Senegal Exploration well for Total Exploration and Production
- Ivory Coast and Las Palmas (Spain) Worked on the start-up rigs and was project controller for the Riser Gas handler systems build-up and installation on the Rig Pacific Santa Ana (A $ 12 million project), which was completed on time and on budget, in readiness for the Total E&P contract in Senegal.
- My roles include: - Providing leadership in the development of the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives. - Ensure the credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts. Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization. -
Senior Management Accountant/Treasury Manager
Sedco Forex Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Conducted thorough cost analysis to enhance financial decision-making.
- Implemented cost-saving measures across departmental operations, optimising resources.
- Led budget preparation to improve financial planning and forecasting.
- Motivated finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance.
Education
MBA - Project management
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 09.2011 - 05.2013
MSC - Corporate Governance
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, England 01.2010 - 10.2011
Higher National Diploma - Economics, Statistics, Financial Accounting, Costing, Auditing
Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi, Nigeria 09.1988 - 07.1993
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Accounting and auditing
- Internal controls and compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- General ledger management
- Treasury management
- Tax compliance
- ERP software proficiency
- Profit and loss analysis
- Strategic partnership development
- Project leadership
- Forensic accounting techniques
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Administration, Lagos, Nigeria – 2015-11-27 FCIA
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria – 2013-04-12 FCA Certification
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria – 2002-04-18 ACA Certification
Language
Spanish - Read / Write
French – Beginner
Short Courses
- Advanced Financial Modelling (PreparationInfo) Remote
- Management Development Programme (Cranfield University), London
- Workplace Assertiveness Training (Reeds Learning Institute), London
- Presentation Skills Development (Scottish Training Consultants), Aberdeen, Scotland
- People Management (Hemsley Fraser Group), London
- Total Quality Management (In-house training) Lagos, Nigeria
- Treasury and Cash Management (Sedco Forex Accounting Software), Aberdeen, Scotland
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption , Conflict of Interest, Cyber Security Awareness, Fraud Awareness
- Human Trafficking ,Internet Security
- Code of Conduct
- Micro Aggressions
- Preventing Human Trafficking
- Trade Compliance
Timeline
Business Controller
Noble Services International Limited
09.2022 - 12.2025
Administrative Supervisor
Pacific Manpower Ltd.
02.2017 - 11.2021
Senior Rig Accountant
Pacific International Drilling WA Ltd.
05.2013 - 02.2017
MBA - Project management
University of Ghana
09.2011 - 05.2013
MSC - Corporate Governance
Leeds Beckett University
01.2010 - 10.2011
Sector Business Controller
Sedco Forex International Inc. (Transocean)
01.2007 - 07.2012
Senior Management Accountant/Treasury Manager
Sedco Forex Nigeria Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2007
Higher National Diploma - Economics, Statistics, Financial Accounting, Costing, Auditing
Auchi Polytechnic
09.1988 - 07.1993