UGOCHUKWU UDORJI

Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence Professional
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence professional with first-class academic distinction and hands-on experience across financial management, tax advisory, payroll administration, and operational reporting. Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights, drive operational efficiency, and prevent significant financial penalties, positioning for high-impact roles in consulting and entrepreneurial environments.

Work

Ratio Consulting
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Business Analyst

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Led financial modeling, feasibility studies, and business plan development to evaluate investment opportunities and project viability, translating complex data into actionable insights for clients.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive financial models, feasibility studies, and business plans to rigorously evaluate investment opportunities, ensuring project viability and strategic alignment.

Prepared high-impact client deliverables, including detailed reports, interactive dashboards, and compelling presentations, effectively translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Conducted in-depth assessments of business processes, pinpointing inefficiencies, and delivering data-driven recommendations that significantly improved operational performance and achieved measurable cost efficiencies.

Phendit Care
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Business Account Manager

Australia, Australia

Summary

Managed end-to-end payroll and accounting operations, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance while significantly reducing month-end close time and operational risk.

Highlights

Ensured 100% payroll accuracy by processing end-to-end pay cycles on Employment Hero, including statutory deductions and compliance checks, resulting in zero payroll disputes and timely remuneration for all staff.

Administered day-to-day accounting operations on Xero, encompassing invoicing, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and month-end close activities, reducing month-end close time by 20% to support reliable financial reporting.

Implemented and rigorously monitored internal controls, strengthening financial compliance and proactively reducing operational risk exposure by 25%.

Doxix Consults
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Tax Accountant

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical tax advisory and statutory compliance services to a portfolio of over 10 clients, preventing over ₦15 million in regulatory penalties through meticulous audits and regulatory filings.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive tax advisory and statutory compliance services to a portfolio of over 10 clients, strategically supporting Tax Advisory and Payroll departments to reduce client exposure to FIRS penalties.

Prevented over ₦15 million in potential regulatory penalties by leading a comprehensive tax compliance audit that meticulously identified filing gaps and exposure areas across major client records.

Prepared and rigorously reviewed payroll schedules, statutory deductions, and remittance documentation, ensuring precise alignment with applicable tax regulations and enhancing compliance accuracy.

Volunteer

Faculty of Management & Social Sciences Students, Baze University
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President

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Directed strategic planning and execution of faculty-wide programs, academic initiatives, and capacity-building activities, significantly improving student engagement and development for over 1,000 members.

Highlights

Directed strategic planning and execution of faculty-wide programs, academic initiatives, and capacity-building activities, enhancing student engagement and development across the faculty.

Formalized student representation for over 1,000 faculty members by establishing structured communication channels between students and university management, accelerating the resolution of academic and welfare concerns by 30%.

Spearheaded initiatives that fostered a more inclusive and supportive academic environment, leading to improved student satisfaction and participation in faculty events.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Africa Career Session
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Partnered with CIMA to deliver a Professional Pathway Session, introducing students to global management accounting standards and career progression opportunities through interactive games.

Highlights

Partnered with CIMA to support the delivery of a Professional Pathway Session, introducing over 120 students to global management accounting standards and career progression opportunities.

Coordinated student participation, program flow, and engagement activities during interactive Student Games, which tested analytical thinking, finance knowledge, and teamwork under simulated business scenarios.

Enhanced student understanding of management accounting principles and career pathways, fostering practical skill development.

Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI) Career Session
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Partnered with CRMI to coordinate a student-focused career session, promoting professional development, leadership growth, and certification pathways for management and social science students.

Highlights

Partnered with CRMI to coordinate a student-focused career session, promoting professional development, leadership growth, and certification pathways for over 75 management and social science students.

Organized interactive discussions around career clarity, personal branding, and strategic career planning, providing invaluable guidance to attendees.

Facilitated connections between students and industry professionals, enhancing networking opportunities and career insights.

FMSS Industry Day, Baze University
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Convener & Pioneer

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Conceived and led Industry Day, a faculty-wide professional exposure initiative connecting students with senior professionals across accounting, finance, banking, consulting, and development sectors.

Highlights

Conceived and led Industry Day, a faculty-wide professional exposure initiative connecting over 150 students with senior professionals across accounting, finance, banking, consulting, and development sectors.

Coordinated all logistics, partnerships, and program flow, mobilizing faculty-wide participation and strengthening industry-student interaction.

Delivered practical career clarity for attendees, enhancing their understanding of various professional pathways and industry trends.

PitchLab 1.0 – Real Issues, Bold Ideas, Baze University
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Convener & Pioneer

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Founded and led PitchLab 1.0, an innovation platform that engaged students in developing practical solutions to contemporary social and economic challenges, fostering thought leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Highlights

Founded and led PitchLab 1.0, an innovation platform that successfully engaged over 100 students in developing practical solutions to contemporary social and economic challenges.

Designed the comprehensive program structure, competition format, and engagement strategy, establishing PitchLab as a recognized forum for thought leadership, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Cultivated a dynamic environment that encouraged critical thinking and innovative problem-solving, enhancing participants' practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

TEDxBazeUniversity 2025
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Convened and led Industry Day, connecting students with senior professionals across diverse sectors, mobilizing faculty-wide participation and coordinating logistics to ensure high engagement.

Highlights

Convened and led Industry Day, a faculty-wide professional exposure initiative connecting over 200 students with senior professionals across accounting, finance, banking, consulting, and development sectors.

Mobilized faculty-wide participation and coordinated all logistics, partnerships, and program flow to ensure high engagement and professional execution.

Strengthened industry-student interaction and provided practical career clarity for attendees, fostering valuable networking opportunities.

Equitable Medicaid & Clinical Research (World Tuberculosis Day)
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Volunteer

Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Mobilized and coordinated students and community members for an outdoor awareness campaign, educating participants on tuberculosis risks, symptoms, and treatment pathways.

Highlights

Mobilized and coordinated over 200 students and community members for an outdoor awareness campaign held across the Abuja Mountain trail, significantly expanding public reach.

Engaged participants through educational conversations and outreach activities, promoting a deeper understanding of tuberculosis risks, symptoms, and treatment pathways.

Contributed to increased public health awareness and community engagement, reinforcing the organization's mission to combat tuberculosis.

ACCA Africa Student Summit 2025
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Collaborated with the ACCA delegation to support the ACCA Summit Challenge, testing students' analytical thinking, financial knowledge, and problem-solving capacity.

Highlights

Collaborated with the ACCA delegation to support the ACCA Summit Challenge, which tested the analytical thinking, financial knowledge, and problem-solving capacity of over 200 students.

Supported program coordination, participant mobilization, and engagement flow, creating a competitive and intellectually stimulating environment aligned with global professional standards.

Facilitated an engaging platform that enhanced students' understanding of global accounting standards and professional expectations.

Access Bank Employability Skills Training Session
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Collaborated with Access Bank to facilitate an employability-focused training session, equipping students with practical workplace competencies and career planning strategies.

Highlights

Collaborated with Access Bank to facilitate an employability-focused training session, equipping over 100 students with practical workplace competencies.

Supported program coordination, covering CV positioning, interview readiness, communication skills, and career planning strategies within the banking and corporate sectors.

Contributed to enhancing student preparedness for professional careers, bridging the gap between academia and industry expectations.

Standard Chartered Bank Career Mentorship Session
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Program Partner

Baze University, Nigeria

Summary

Partnered in delivering a career skills development session with Standard Chartered, preparing students for corporate environments and competitive roles in financial services.

Highlights

Partnered with Standard Chartered to deliver a career skills development session, preparing over 150 students for corporate environments and competitive roles.

Supported the coordination of facilitators and structured engagement sessions, providing insights into workplace expectations, financial services career pathways, and professional conduct.

Enhanced student readiness for competitive roles by facilitating discussions on skill positioning and career development strategies.

Education

Baze University
Nigeria, Nigeria

BSc.

Accounting

Grade: First Class (3.94/4.00)

University of London
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diploma-in-Law

Law

Awards

University Investment Challenge 2026

Awarded By

Savest Financial

Recognized for outstanding performance in the University Investment Challenge.

Winner, National – CIMA Nigeria Business Leaders Challenge 2025

Awarded By

CIMA Nigeria

National winner of the CIMA Nigeria Business Leaders Challenge.

Scholarship – CGMA Certification Examinations

Awarded By

CGMA

Awarded a scholarship for CGMA Certification Examinations.

3rd Runner-Up – CITN Inter-University Tax Quiz

Awarded By

CITN

Achieved 3rd Runner-Up in the CITN Inter-University Tax Quiz.

Winner, University – CIMA Nigeria Business Leaders Challenge 2024

Awarded By

CIMA Nigeria

University winner of the CIMA Nigeria Business Leaders Challenge.

Publications

Tax Reforms and Revenue Generation in Nigeria - Undergraduate Thesis

Published by

Baze University

Summary

An undergraduate thesis exploring tax reforms and their impact on revenue generation in Nigeria.

Courage in the time of Harmattan

Summary

A fiction piece titled 'Courage in the time of Harmattan'.

Udorji's Rekindle: A method for Heartfelt Apology

Summary

A work titled 'Udorji's Rekindle: A method for Heartfelt Apology'.

God, Africa and the Future

Summary

A work titled 'God, Africa and the Future'.

Languages

English
Igbo

Certificates

CGMA Certification – Chartered Global Management Accountant (Management Level)

Issued By

CGMA

ACCA Certification – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Applied Skills Level)

Issued By

ACCA

Use of Business Simulations to Enhance Student Experience and Attainment Webinar

Issued By

Global CGMA University and Academic Center of Excellence

BCG - Introduction to Strategy Consulting Job Simulation

Issued By

BCG

Skills

Technical Skills

Financial Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Control, Finance Process Automation, Payroll Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Tax Advisory, Customer Account Management, CRM Software, Sales Strategy & Planning.

Soft and Hard Skills

Business Communication, Strategic Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Design Thinking, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking.

Software Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI Desktop, Google Suite, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Xero, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma, PDF Converters.

Interests

Hobbies

Football, Writing, Hiking, Swimming, Tutoring.

References

Available upon request

References available upon request.