Muazu Mani Kofarbai, FCNA, ACTI, is a seasoned accounting, auditing, taxation and financial management professional with over two decades of progressive experience across the power sector and higher education institutions. He is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and a registered professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
He holds an MSc in Accounting from the Nigerian Defence Academy, a BSc in Accounting from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, and HND and Diploma qualifications in Accountancy. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Accounting at Federal University Dutsinma. His professional development includes extensive training in public-sector financial management, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, corporate governance, computerized accounting systems and computer-assisted audit techniques.
Mr. Kofarbai has built a distinguished career spanning the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), Bayero University Kano, and Yusuf Bala Usman College of Education and Legal Studies, Daura. His roles have progressed from Account Officer to senior accounting and auditing positions, including Principal Auditor, Chief Internal Auditor, University Auditor, and currently College Bursar. His responsibilities have covered financial control, internal auditing, payroll, revenue management, financial reporting, asset verification, compliance, internal control systems and institutional financial administration.
He possesses strong expertise in computerized accounting, assurance services, modern internal control systems and financial oversight. He is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and various accounting and audit software, including Sage50, Tally, Easy Pay, QuickBooks and Audit Command Language.
Beyond his core professional responsibilities, he has contributed to academic and professional development as a volunteer part-time lecturer in Accounting at UMYU, facilitator at the ANAN Study Centre, and resource person for accounting and auditing professional training programmes. He has also served on several institutional and professional committees and participated extensively in continuing professional development programmes in Nigeria and internationally.
Overall, Mr. Kofarbai combines extensive practical experience, professional accounting credentials, academic development, auditing expertise and institutional leadership, making him a strong candidate for senior responsibilities in accounting, auditing, financial management, university administration and related professional or academic roles.