Thompson Uche ACA, MBA
Co-Founder & Lead Management Accountant
Thompson is a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience spanning audit, financial accounting, and strategic finance. He currently leads financial planning and performance analysis for a multinational energy company, overseeing annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term strategic planning.
Prior to this, he built his foundation at KrestonOuc (Member of Kreston Global), a top-tier audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm. There, he progressed from Audit Trainee to Audit Manager, leading statutory audit engagements for clients across oil & gas, telecommunications, NGOs, finance, and management consulting sectors. He also designed accounting systems, payroll reports, and fixed asset registers for client companies.
He holds a B.Sc. in Economics & Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka—a foundation that gives him a sharp understanding of Nigeria's economic dynamics and regulatory landscape. This, combined with his MBA (Accounting) from the University of Lagos and ICAN certification, makes him a rare blend of strategist, analyst, and compliance expert.
He brings corporate-grade financial discipline to Nigerian SMEs—helping business owners build robust financial systems, improve cash flow, and achieve investor readiness.
Key career achievements
- Spearheaded financial restructuring that reduced operational costs by 50%
- Implemented reporting systems that cut monthly closing time by 30%
- Enhanced financial forecasting accuracy to under 5% budget variance
- Led audit teams through zero-compliance-issue external audits
Areas of expertise
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting
Management Consulting & Advisory
Internal & External Audit
IFRS Compliance & Financial Reporting
Risk Management & Governance
Tax Compliance (VAT, WHT, PAYE)
Professional qualifications & affiliations
- ✓Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) – ICAN
- ✓Graduate Member – Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
- ✓Associate Member – Nigeria Institute of Project Management
- ✓Graduate Member – Institute of Customer Relationship Management, Nigeria
Education
- 🎓MBA (Accounting Specialisation) – University of Lagos
- 🎓B.Sc. Economics & Political Science (Combined Honours – Upper Division) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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