Partner-led firm

Executive leadership.
Personal accountability.

Experienced professionals remain closely involved throughout planning, execution, independent review and reporting.

Dr. John Alaji, Principal and Managing Partner
Principal & Managing Partner Dr. John Alaji, PhD

Professional judgement supported by visible senior oversight.

The firm’s leadership model combines strategic direction, technical competence, independent review and responsive client service.

Dr. John Alaji, Principal and Managing Partner
Principal Managing Partner
Principal & Managing Partner

Dr. John Alaji, PhD

Dr. John Alaji provides strategic leadership and professional oversight across the firm’s audit, assurance, taxation, accounting and advisory practice.

He promotes a culture of professionalism, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement. Working closely with clients, he ensures that every engagement is approached with diligence, independence, confidentiality and a strong commitment to quality.

ExtensiveProfessional experience
5Core practice areas
Partner-ledEngagement oversight

Areas of Specialisation

  • Financial management and reporting
  • Audit and assurance leadership
  • Taxation and regulatory compliance
  • Accounting systems and controls
  • Business advisory and governance

Leadership Philosophy

Professional excellence is sustained through integrity, objective judgement, continuous learning, technology-enabled delivery and clear accountability to every client.

The supplied firm profile confirms Dr. Alaji’s principal leadership, professional focus and PhD designation. Additional membership, certification and institution details are intentionally not published until verified by the firm.

Specialist leadership in public finance and forensic services.

Senior expertise strengthens the firm’s ability to support complex public-sector, governance, risk and investigative engagements.

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Strategic Partner — Public Finance & Forensic Services

Francis Ikechukwu Ibekwe

FCNA · CrFA · CPA (Ireland)

A Fellow Chartered National Accountant with more than 25 years of distinguished experience across accounting, finance, governance and corporate leadership in Nigeria’s public and private sectors.

Francis serves as Managing Partner of F. Ike Ibekwe & Co, Certified National Accountants. He previously served as Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts at the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, with responsibility spanning budgeting, treasury, statutory reporting and internal controls.

25+ YearsProfessional experience
B.Sc. · MBA · PhD CandidateAccountancy and financial management
FCNA · CrFA · CPAProfessional memberships

Specialist Strengths

  • Forensic accounting and investigations
  • Public-sector finance and governance
  • Financial reporting and management accounting
  • Risk management and internal controls

Education

  • B.Sc. Accountancy — Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  • MBA — National Open University of Nigeria
  • Ph.D. Financial Management — ANAN University, Kwall (in progress)

The right expertise at every level.

Clear leadership, review and execution responsibilities protect quality from planning through final delivery.

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Principal Partner

Strategic leadership and overall engagement oversight.

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Engagement Partner

Quality assurance and client relationship management.

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Review Partner

Independent review of working papers and final outputs.

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Audit Manager

Day-to-day coordination and supervision of assignments.

05

Senior Associates

Technical analysis, detailed execution and review.

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Associates

Fieldwork, documentation and operational support.

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