Ukaku Ukay Obasi
Gardena,USA
Summary
Accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in real estate development, entertainment, management, and nonprofit leadership. Expertise in financial reporting, asset management, SOX compliance, and project accounting. Proven track record of driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering sustainable human capital development. Passionate about leveraging financial expertise to enhance community well-being through education, mindset development, and business ownership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Director
PHP Integrity
11.2020 - Current
- Lead initiatives to transform the financial services industry by promoting diversity and financial literacy
- Spearheaded community-focused financial services, including retirement protection, life insurance, debt consolidation, leadership, and mentorship programs
- Provide retirement planning solutions, ensuring clients never run out of money while protecting against market fluctuations
- Educate clients on life insurance benefits, including lifetime income, death benefits, and living benefits for critical illnesses, Critical Injuries, Terminal illnesses and Chronic illnesses
- Offer debt consolidation services and financial literacy education to empower communities
Senior Manager
Live Nation
02.2008 - 11.2020
- Directed accounting and control functions across multiple regions, ensuring full GAAP and SOX compliance
- Managed corporate reporting and consolidation of financial data for U.S
- Concerts division
- Implemented robust financial policies, internal controls, and audit procedures
- Liaised with external and internal auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Fostered a culture of integrity, ethical behavior, and high-quality performance
Consultant
Aberbook & Yeboah Accountancy Corporation
03.2007 - 03.2020
- Performed senior-level audit and accounting services, including risk assessment, audit planning, and execution
- Developed client correspondence and provided onsite training to accounting staff
- Ensured compliance with GAAP through meticulous documentation and reporting
Adjunct Professor
LA College International
09.1996 - 07.2007
- Taught various accounting, business, and management courses, nurturing future professionals through a commitment to student success
Assistant Controller
Colony Capital
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Oversaw accounting and reporting for investment partnerships with a combined equity capitalization of over $1.5 billion
- Managed financial reporting, including investor reporting, and monitored related investments
- Ensured compliance with SOX, SEC regulations, and other applicable standards
Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant
Catellus Development Corporation
05.1998 - 12.2005
- Managed all aspects of accounting for a large real estate portfolio of 7.68 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, and ground lease properties, including monthly closings and financial reporting
- Conducted Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing and job cost analysis
- Provided quarterly tenant improvement and lease commission reconciliations
Education
MAS & MBA - Accounting & Business Administration
Marquette University
01.1987
BSc - Accounting & Business Administration, Minor in Psychology
Lakeland College
01.1983
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oracle
- QuickBooks
- Great Plains
- PeopleSoft Financials
- MAS 90
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Research
- Project Management
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Innovation
- Change Management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Partnership Building
- Advocacy
- Social Development
- Economic Development
- Mentoring
Skillsandtechnicalexpertise
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Project, Access), Oracle, QuickBooks, Great Plains, PeopleSoft Financials, MAS 90, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Research, Project Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Customer Service, Negotiation, Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities., Expertise in leveraging innovation to solve complex problems and manage change., Proven leadership in fostering collaboration and building effective partnerships., Advocacy for social and economic development, mentoring emerging leaders.
Advocacyandmentorship
Advocated for policies promoting prosperity and equality, fostering partnerships between businesses, governments, and organizations., Empowered emerging leaders through mentorship, promoting innovation, personal growth, and social responsibility.
Leadershipandboardinvolvement
- Founder & CEO, Victorious Financial LifeStyle (VFL) | Ukay Accounting Service (UAS)
- Board Member, Goodwill Ambassador, SAGA Foundation Canada Inc.
- Vice Chair & President, ACIU-North America | ACIU-SoCal Chapter
- Committee Member, Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, USA | GCUOBA Finance Committee | ACIU-Medical Committee
Areasofexpertise
Financial Reporting & Analysis, Asset Management, SOX Compliance, Auditing, Project Accounting, Show Settlements, Variance Analysis, Earned Value Management, Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control, Closeout, Performance Management, Contingency Planning, Data Integrity, Managing funds with significant equity capital, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance., Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication across all management levels, team development, and motivation in multi-task environments., Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, QuickBooks, Great Plains, PeopleSoft Financials, MAS 90
Awards
Chieftaincy Award, Honored in Nigeria for outstanding contributions to philanthropy, community activities, and leadership.
Timeline
Marketing Director
PHP Integrity
11.2020 - Current
Senior Manager
Live Nation
02.2008 - 11.2020
Consultant
Aberbook & Yeboah Accountancy Corporation
03.2007 - 03.2020
Assistant Controller
Colony Capital
03.2006 - 02.2007
Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant
Catellus Development Corporation
05.1998 - 12.2005
Adjunct Professor
LA College International
09.1996 - 07.2007
MAS & MBA - Accounting & Business Administration
Marquette University
BSc - Accounting & Business Administration, Minor in Psychology
Lakeland College
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