Benjamin's Profile
Job title
Senior Lecturer in Finance and Business
Academic qualifications
Accounting BSc, Accounting and Finance MSc, Chartered Accountant (ACA), PGCE, FHEA
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Profile
I am a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. I am a graduate of Economics and Business Studies and a qualified teacher from the University of Worcester. I have an MSc in Accounting and Finance from Birmingham City University, and I am a graduate manager from the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
I have gained vital industry experience in the field of accounting. As a Chartered Accountant, I worked at Ideals Investment Limited (stock exchange), preparing and analysing financial transactions. I liaised with other departments and external stakeholders to collate the necessary data on time and produce annual reports. This experience I employ in motivating and inspiring students to excel.
Teaching and learning is a job I admire and care so much about. As such, I perform these noble duties with a great deal of professionalism, passion and commitment, and will go the extra mile needed to achieve success. I am committed to ensuring our students enjoy the best of knowledge and experience that University College Birmingham has to offer.
Teaching
15+ years of time-tested experience in teaching and learning, particularly in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Business Management.
Research interests and scholarly activity
Currently writing a research proposal for a PhD programme.
External engagements
Liaising with employers to support our students' industrial placement and experience.