Annabel Chukwudi, Aca
About Annabel Chukwudi, Aca
Annabel Chukwudi is a Senior Financial Accountant with an Associate Chartered Accountant designation. She has extensive experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls, currently working at Umba since 2022 after a four-year tenure at KPMG Nigeria.
Work at Umba
Annabel Chukwudi has been serving as a Senior Financial Accountant at Umba since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. She actively liaises with tax consultants to facilitate timely remittances, including Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), and Pension contributions. Her role also involves developing financial relationships with vendors and regulatory agencies, maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions.
Education and Expertise
Annabel Chukwudi studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, where she achieved the designation of Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Igbinedion University, Okada, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Before joining Umba, Annabel worked at KPMG Nigeria as a Senior Audit Associate from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at KPMG, she gained extensive experience in auditing and financial analysis. Her background includes hands-on experience in designing and implementing internal controls, particularly around the financial reporting process, which has been crucial in her subsequent roles.
Achievements
In her current position, Annabel coordinates annual statutory audits and provides support to external auditors by preparing relevant schedules and source documents. She possesses practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which she applies in evaluating internal control processes and analyzing financial statements. Her contributions in these areas enhance the financial integrity and compliance of the organizations she works with.