Malachy P. Umoren
Group Financial Controller
Malachy Umoren is a seasoned chartered accountant with 23 years of professional experience across the oil and gas, banking, and finance sectors in Nigeria. His career spans notable organizations like Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (ExxonMobil) and Zenith Bank PLC, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, financial management, and organizational skills. Malachy excels in building relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving teams to achieve strategic objectives while delivering measurable value.
In his tenure at ExxonMobil, Malachy held critical roles such as Development Projects Accounting Supervisor, Drilling Accounting Supervisor, and Upstream Nigeria Capital Budget Coordinator. His responsibilities included financial reporting and analysis, AFE stewardship, invoice verification, compliance monitoring, and capital budget administration. Earlier in his career, he worked at Zenith Bank, contributing to treasury operations, credit administration, and funds transfer, and at Hygate Finance Limited, managing fixed asset registers and bank account analyses.
An alumnus of the University of Lagos with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (Second Class Upper), Malachy also holds a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from the University of Nigeria. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, he has attended numerous professional courses in leadership, oil and gas accounting, and banking, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Beyond his professional life, Malachy enjoys diverse sporting activities and reading, reflecting his well-rounded personality and passion for personal growth. His excellent command of financial management systems like SAP and JDEwards, coupled with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, positions him as an invaluable asset in the financial and corporate management landscape.