Chukwudi Ilo ACA
Chukwudi Ilo ACA
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Finance Lead | AP/AR Specialist | Treasury & Credit Control Manager | Budget & Risk Control | Chartered Accountant | Co-Founder: SwitchUpDeclutter & SwitchUpTec
Nigeria
I am a Finance Lead and Chartered Accountant with over ten years of experience strengthening financial operations, internal controls, and reporting systems across Oil & Gas, EPC, Marine Services, and Logistics.
My professional expertise covers:
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
Credit Control & Collections Strategy
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
General Ledger Oversight & Financial Close
IFRS Financial Reporting
Vendor, Client & Stakeholder Relations
I have held senior-level finance roles in high-performance environments, including the Dangote Refinery Project and SEEPCO. My work has consistently supported operational efficiency, strengthened financial discipline, and improved cost and cash management for large-scale operations.
In my current role as Finance Lead at HBA Offshore Nigeria Ltd, I oversee treasury operations, AP/AR structure, reconciliations, credit control, statutory compliance, cost monitoring, and strategic financial decision support.
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Entrepreneurship
I am also the Co-Founder of SwitchUpHub Limited, the parent company of two emerging brands:
🔹 SwitchUpDeclutter
A digital commerce and resale platform focused on clean-used and new household items.
My role involves:
Building financial structure
Designing operational flow
Cost and budget planning
Vendor and customer relationship systems
Long-term scalability and expansion strategy
🔹 SwitchUpTech
A media, production, and storytelling brand focused on digital marketing, content creation, and visibility services.
I contribute to:
Strategic direction
Financial modeling
Studio operations planning
Commercial structure and revenue systems
Both brands are being built to become strong, modern, Lagos-based digital businesses with sustainable financial and operational models.
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Professional Attributes
Deep AP/AR, Treasury & Credit Control expertise
Strong cash flow planning discipline
Solid budgeting and risk management skills
Ability to build financial structure for startups and growing brands
Experience working with executives, founders, and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and reporting mindset
I am passionate about Finance, Digital Strategy, Commerce, and building scalable business structures.
My professional expertise covers:
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
Credit Control & Collections Strategy
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
General Ledger Oversight & Financial Close
IFRS Financial Reporting
Vendor, Client & Stakeholder Relations
I have held senior-level finance roles in high-performance environments, including the Dangote Refinery Project and SEEPCO. My work has consistently supported operational efficiency, strengthened financial discipline, and improved cost and cash management for large-scale operations.
In my current role as Finance Lead at HBA Offshore Nigeria Ltd, I oversee treasury operations, AP/AR structure, reconciliations, credit control, statutory compliance, cost monitoring, and strategic financial decision support.
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Entrepreneurship
I am also the Co-Founder of SwitchUpHub Limited, the parent company of two emerging brands:
🔹 SwitchUpDeclutter
A digital commerce and resale platform focused on clean-used and new household items.
My role involves:
Building financial structure
Designing operational flow
Cost and budget planning
Vendor and customer relationship systems
Long-term scalability and expansion strategy
🔹 SwitchUpTech
A media, production, and storytelling brand focused on digital marketing, content creation, and visibility services.
I contribute to:
Strategic direction
Financial modeling
Studio operations planning
Commercial structure and revenue systems
Both brands are being built to become strong, modern, Lagos-based digital businesses with sustainable financial and operational models.
---
Professional Attributes
Deep AP/AR, Treasury & Credit Control expertise
Strong cash flow planning discipline
Solid budgeting and risk management skills
Ability to build financial structure for startups and growing brands
Experience working with executives, founders, and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and reporting mindset
I am passionate about Finance, Digital Strategy, Commerce, and building scalable business structures.
