Continental Tax Strategist
& Commercial Leader
Partner at Andersen Nigeria and Tax Coordinator for Andersen Africa, driving multi-jurisdictional collaboration, regulatory reform advocacy, and strategic growth initiatives for multinational organizations across complex African markets.
"Africa's payment systems and logistical infrastructure must improve if the continent is to unlock the full potential of the AfCFTA."
Credentials at a Glance
18+ Years
Leadership in professional services
Partner & Head
Commercial Practice – Andersen Nigeria
Tax Coordinator
Andersen Africa – 52 member firms
MBA (2026) | MLS Tax (2024)
Carleton University | University of San Francisco
CMA (CGMA) | ACA | CITN
Professional certifications
Thought Leader
Published author & media commentator
About Me
Chinedu Ezomike is a senior finance and business advisory executive with over 18 years of leadership experience across global professional services firms, including KPMG and Andersen. His work operates at the intersection of continental tax strategy, regulatory policy, economic reform, and commercial transformation.
As one of the pioneers in establishing Andersen in Nigeria, he built and scaled a high-performing Commercial Practice that consistently surpassed strategic and financial objectives. Beyond national leadership, he serves as Tax Coordinator for Andersen Africa, providing strategic oversight across 52 member firms and over 230 partners.
Chinedu is widely engaged in policy conversations around tax administration reform, fiscal sustainability, trade integration, and regulatory efficiency. His leadership reflects a commitment to building stronger tax systems, improving compliance environments, and enhancing Africa's competitiveness in the global economy.
Core Competencies
Strategic & Continental Leadership
Cross-Border Advisory & Trade Integration
Corporate strategy and tax planning across multiple African jurisdictions. Driving multi-jurisdictional coordination, regulatory advocacy, and policy engagement at a continental scale.
M&A & Due Diligence
Risk Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Mergers and acquisitions advisory, financial and tax due diligence, risk governance, and stakeholder engagement. Helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments.
Process & Institutional Optimization
Financial Planning & Analysis
Process design and institutional optimization, financial planning and analysis, and developing operational and governance frameworks covering financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit management.
Leadership & Continental Impact
Pioneer in the establishment of Andersen Nigeria and builder of a dynamic Commercial Practice exceeding growth targets.
Led the Corporate Commercial Practice Group for Andersen Africa and contributed to establishing the African Tax Coordinator Office to enhance cross-border collaboration and policy alignment.
Designed bespoke tax optimization frameworks for multinational clients operating across multiple African jurisdictions.
Transformed tax functions through process redesign, manpower optimization, and institutional capacity enhancement.
Spearheaded advocacy initiatives aimed at strengthening tax administration systems and improving regulatory clarity across African markets.
Developed operational and governance frameworks for SMEs covering financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit management.
"Africa's payment systems and logistical infrastructure must improve if the continent is to unlock the full potential of the AfCFTA."
With over 18 years of experience in professional services, Chinedu is positioned as a continental tax strategist, commercial leader, and policy-influence advisor — combining deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to support fiscal reform, regulatory modernization, and sustainable economic growth across Africa.
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