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Chartered Accountant

UFEDO
SHARON
ABUH

Finance Leader & Strategic Advisor

"Driving financial clarity, strategic growth, and operational excellence through intelligent finance leadership."

Manchester, England
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Ufedo Sharon Abuh — Chartered Accountant
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01 — About

Building sustainable
financial systems
that drive growth

I am a highly driven Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in stakeholder collaboration, delivering actionable financial insights, and driving strategic initiatives.

Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, financial modelling, IFRS compliance, payroll management, and process improvement to support business objectives and informed decision-making.

I possess excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and leadership structures.

Passionate about self-development, operational excellence, and building sustainable financial systems that drive business growth.

0
Years of Finance Leadership
ACA
Chartered Accountant — ICAN & ICAEW Recognized
MSc
Accounting & Finance — University of Salford
1st
First Class Honours — BSc Accounting & Finance
NASBA
QuickBooks Training — National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, 2021
02 — Experience

Professional
Journey

A progressive career in finance leadership spanning multiple regions and industries.

April 2024 — Present

Finance Manager

Noise Solution

  • Manage end-to-end month-end close cycles and produce IFRS-compliant management accounts
  • Produce cashflow reports, forecasts, income statements and balance sheets
  • Create pricing strategies and financial models
  • Present quarterly reports to leadership and board members
  • Oversee AP/AR processes using QuickBooks
  • Manage payroll coordination and vendor relationships
July 2023 — December 2023

Finance Manager

Co-Creation Hub

  • Prepared IFRS compliant consolidated monthly and annual financial statements
  • Led migration from QuickBooks to Sage Accounting
  • Produced strategic management reports
  • Collaborated with leadership on financial strategy
  • Managed payroll compliance across multiple regions
  • Advised startups on pricing strategies and financial systems
  • Managed finance associates and onboarding processes
March 2022 — July 2023

Finance Associate

Co-Creation Hub

  • Conducted budget variance analysis
  • Managed payroll remittances and tax filings
  • Partnered with auditors and financial institutions
  • Prepared reconciliation and bank variance reports
  • Managed VAT and WHT remittances
  • Managed receivables, invoicing, and accounts payable processes
August 2021 — July 2022

Finance Associate

Stand To End Rape Initiative

  • Managed project budget expenditure retirements
  • Prepared financial statements and variance analyses
  • Oversaw payroll processing and compliance
  • Managed reconciliations and tax remittances
  • Managed receivables and accounts payable
June 2020 — August 2021

Finance Manager

Centre for Family Health Initiative

  • Directed financial reporting processes
  • Streamlined payroll operations and compliance
  • Developed budgeting systems and controls
  • Managed financial oversight for project operations
  • Maintained auditor and financial institution relationships
November 2018 — October 2019

Tax/Audit Associate

JI and Co Chartered Accountants

  • Conducted expenditure and sales analyses
  • Collaborated with FIRS on national tax audits
  • Managed payroll preparation and PAYE calculations
  • Prepared annual tax returns and tax clearance certificates
03 — Education

Academic
Credentials

A foundation of academic excellence and professional rigour.

Postgraduate

MSc Accounting and Finance

University of Salford

January 2025
Professional

Associate Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Also recognized under ICAEW

2019 / 2020
Undergraduate

BSc Accounting and Finance

Landmark University, Nigeria

First Class Honours

July 2018
04 — Skills

Core
Competencies

Expertise refined across years of progressive finance leadership.

Financial Reporting

IFRS Compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Cashflow Management

Payroll Administration

Accounts Payable & Receivable

QuickBooks

Sage Accounting

Strategic Finance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Process Improvement

05 — Expertise

Key
Achievements

Demonstrated impact across finance operations and leadership.

Multi-Region Finance Operations

Managed payroll and compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Leadership Reporting

Board-level quarterly financial presentations and strategic insights

Financial Systems Optimization

Led accounting platform migration and process streamlining

Strategic Budgeting Expertise

Budget planning, variance analysis, and cost control frameworks

IFRS Financial Reporting

Compliant consolidated statements and management accounts

Finance Operations Management

End-to-end oversight of AP/AR, payroll, and vendor management

06 — Contact

Let's
Connect

Open to finance leadership roles, strategic advisory, and consulting opportunities.

LinkedIn

Ufedo Abuh, ACA
Phone

+44 7990 972887
Email

sharonabuh@gmail.com

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Location

Manchester, England

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