Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer

ADILAINI WATA

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

• Marital Status: Married

• Mobile: 1-408-***-****

• Email: ****.***@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and independent; able to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish within timeliness.

More than 6years of experience in the Finance Industry with the necessary combination of qualifications,

experience and skills to fit into the work environment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Passionate and motivated with a drive for

excellence. Tries my best to handle tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Particular strength in bridging cultural gaps among people through education and interpersonal relations.

Friendly and enthusiastic. Able to adapt and learn new tasks quickly.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proficiency level for both MS Word, Excel, & Outlook (ie:Intermediate/Advanced)

Time Management

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Judgement and Decision Making

Fast learner and easily adapts to new environment

WORK HISTORY

Finance & Administration Officer, 01/2012 to 04/2017

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – Suva, Fiji

1. Performs all accounting and administrative functions of the CCCPIR Programme, including preparation of

payment vouchers, invoices and receipts, daily subsistence allowance (DSA) preparation, and field allowance preparation.

2. Use WINPACCS Accounting software to account for all expenditure incurred and ensure monthly

submission of journals is done to the main office.

3. Regular monitoring of outstanding receivables to ensure all liquidations are duly followed up and submitted

on time.

4. Ensure all acquittals/accounting documents and files are thoroughly checked and verified according to GIZ

Rules & Regulations requirements for completeness and supporting documents.

5. To ensure queries raised in Internal Control and Audit reports are duly responded to and

recommendations/findings are followed up

6. To supervise the Programme Secretary in handling and reconciliation of project petty cash account in

compliance with GIZ rules and regulations

7. Verify/clarify any overdue payment related queries

8. Ensure all payments arepaid in a timely manner

9. Monitors costs and expenses, including documentation compliance to GIZ O&R. Assist the Programme

Director in the preparation of budgets, amendments and forecasts for the Programme.

10. Prepare per diems and liquidations for National Staff within the Programme, counterparts or other

stakeholders as and when required.

11. Liaise with banks with regards to any bank accounts including those of Project components in the other

Pacific Island countries (Samoa, Tonga, PNG, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands); including opening of new GIZ bank

accounts and update in account signatories.

12. Providing support, training and orientation to new staff intake for other Project components

13. Reviews work done by Finance &Administration Assistant

14. Fills in for Programme Secretary when she is on leave – answering telephone calls, making domestic flight

bookings for the technical team (as well as hotel accommodation bookings)

15. Perform any other task at request of management as and when required.

Accounts Officer (AP/AR), 02/2006 to 12/2011

Pernix Fiji Limited – Suva, Fiji

1. Ensure accurate preparation of Payment Vouchers (PV), that all required documentations are compiled and

attached as payment approvals, invoices, statements etc

2. Ensures accurate update of Purchase Order Log Master file is done according to set timetable, tied up with

Stations record (weekly/monthly)

3. Ensures that thorough investigations for items noted not in conformity with set procedures

4. Ensures accurate preparation of Daily Cash Management Report.

5. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly payable schedule. Investigate long outstanding payables.

6. Monthly follow up from receivables

7. Assisting the preparation of fortnightly payroll

8. Ensures that receipting and banking are done daily

9. Posting of entries into Peachtree Accounting System

10. Ensure overseas payments are done in a timely manner before the due dates

11. Creditors reconciliation is done for major suppliers and invoices are paid well before due dates

12. Relieve Administrative Assistant from time to time ie. answering telephone calls and updating of staff leave

records

Sales Representative, 03/2004 to 10/2005

Ash Computers Fiji Limited – Suva, Fiji

1. Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.

2. Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise

EDUCATION:

Associate of Arts: Accounting, 2005

Fiji National University (formerly Fiji Institute of Technology) - Suva, Fiji

Associate's Degree - completion of 12 units

High School Diploma: 2000

St. Josephs Secondary School - Suva, Fiji

INTERESTS:

Reading, music, travelling, movies, and spending time with my family

REFERENCES:

1) Dr. Wulf Killmann - Programme Director, GIZ

Phone: 001-***-**** 983, Email: ****.********@***.**

2) Mrs. Christine Fung - Deputy Team Leader, GIZ

Phine: 001-***-**** 983, Email: *********.****@***.**

3) Mrs. Kalpana Lal - Head of Administration & Finance, GIZ

Phone: 001-***-**** 983, Email: *******.***@***.**

4) Mr. Michel El-Rahi - General Manager, Pernix Fiji Limited

Phone: 001-***-**** 546, Email: *******@*************.***

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