Lot *, Bhindi Drive, Laucala Beach,
Suva, Fiji Island.
12th September 2015
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Expression of Interest for Employment
I am writing this letter to apply for the position of accountant which was advertised on the website. I believe that my knowledge, skills and experience make me a suitable candidate for this vacancy.
Being an analytical and dynamic individual, I am passionate about developing my career in the field of accounting as an accountant. My obligation can be determined from the fact that I am an accredited holder of a BA degree with the accounting and finances as specialization from the University of the South Pacific.
Possessing nearly 9 years of working experiences in the diverse environment with multiple position in different departments of the company, I have gained an extensive insight within this field. I am an accomplished communicator, with excellent organizational, decision making, and time management skills and proven the truck record of consistently meeting and regularly surpassing demanding performance goal.
In my current employment at Bank of South Pacific as Procurement Officer has helped me develop my abilities in commercial areas such as maintaining effective control and procurement stock inventory system, assisting the firm with purchase requisitions, issuance of purchase orders and preparing the month end journals and reconciliation.
I would be a valuable asset to your firm if considered for this position. I would ensure that as an employee, I will be productive, reliable and a supportive team worker capable of working unsupervised and giving importance to resilience amongst the team.
I have enclosed my resume for your review and would be very thankful for an opportunity to meet with you in the future to further discuss of my application.
Yours Faithfully,
Rabenesh Chand
(M)+679-*******, (W) +679-*******
Email: *******@*****.*** or *********@***.***.**
Resume of Rabenesh Chand
Lot 8, Bhindi Drive, Laucala Beach,
Suva, Fiji Island.
(M)+679-*******, (W) +679-*******
Email: *********@***.***.**
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Nearly 9 years in accounting, management, building and project coordination experience from Bank of South Pacific Ltd. Skilled in effective time management, procurement, consultation practise and Immense working skill with internal and external customers. Proficient with MS offices in Intermediate and Advanced with various other database and accounting programs.
PERSONAL DETAILS
GENDER: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: 22/05/1986
MARTIAL STATUS: Single
NATIONALITY: Fiji Islander
OCCUPATION: Procurement Officer at Bank of South Pacific (BSP)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
PROCUREMENT OFFICER (03/01/12- (19/05/14)
• To supervise the daily functions of BSP Procurement Services team, processes, inventory control, stock management and supplier relations.
• Maintain effective controls on Procurement Services and the Procurement Stock Inventory System
• Providing effective and efficient services to all Procurement internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions, issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Create and maintain procurement and all administrative records in the procurement area.
• Handle all uniform requests for BSP Bank (Fiji) Staff
• Manage BSP promotional shop
• Preparing of month end journals and reconciliations.
PROCUREMENT CLERK (14/05/07-18/05/14)
• Ensuring that all stock items is replenished on daily basis
• Assist in purchasing of Office Furniture and equipment
• Processing of EPRs and requests for fixed assets
• Posting of all EPR forms on to the SIS database
• Posting and processing of all Procurement Services Stores suppliers invoice on to the SIS database
• Proper filing of EPRs and purchase orders
• Updating of Stock Inventory system on regular basis
• Using of Sun and Vision systems to extract report
• Coordinating with service providers on the delivery, servicing,repairs and maintenance of fixed assets
• Attend to all requisitions/complaints and related queries for office furniture and equipment
• Assist with the administration of monthly Procurement stores stock take
• Regular checking and updating of items and prices on WAHU
• Following up on outstanding tasks especially the orders and TAT
• Month end journal and Reconciliation
• Perform any other duties as required by the Manager Procurement Service
RELIEVING PROJECT RECONCILIATION OFFICER (12/07/10-15/10/10)
• Monthly update of CFLL Properties, Fixed asset register which includes additions, disposal and inter property movements.
• FAR to be reconciled to General Ledger.
• Annual physical verification of all CFLL Fixed assets and accurately updating all relevant records including FAR
• Conduct monthly stock takes and reconcile to the asset register
• Monthly physical count and match to ledger. Timely update of all stock ledgers.
• Investigate discrepancies (Properties spare parts,lights, tubes
• Ensure suitability of provisions on a monthly basis
• Maintain the ‘obsolete items’ register recommend and arrange the sale through tender of approved list obsolete items / stock.
• Daily cash collection from car park attendant and bank these at SUVA Central Branch and forward the bank deposit slip and cash taking sheet to the accounts receivable officer for posting and bank reconciliation
• Prepare / process all necessary journals before month end closes
• Prepare reconciliations with in 8th working day.
• Ensure VAT and withholding tax paid timely (SCL)
• Ensure that all invoices received are stamped, coded correctly and paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure COE deducted accordingly and paid to FIRCA timely.
SECONDMENT: CREDITORS CLERK (29/01/07-12/07/10)
• Order Matching on sun system
• Assist in local & overseas payments
• Daily follow up on outstanding invoices with departments as per Creditors Reconciliation
• Timely clearance and update of commitments
• Responsible for creditors GL balances and timely clearance of all outstanding
• Ensure of timely review and clearance of purchase order on commitment
• Process of overseas payment with proper clearance from FIRCA.
• Dispatch of invoices to correct department and follow up on approval on invoices.
• Ensure that all cheques are signed before dispatch to suppliers.
• Ensure that cheques should be dispatch within 3 days from printing.
• Proper filling of payment vouchers and month end journal posting and Reconciliation.
MARKETING OFFICER (14/11/08-19/12/08)
• Attend daily to orders for promotional items from the various parties that require the goods. This includes issuing the stock timely and keeping records of such immediately.
• Keeping daily stock records and adhering to minimum stock levels.
• Preparing and posting journals regularly to ensure that the financial records as kept by Colonial’s Finance Division accurately reflect the physical movement of promotional stock.
• Reconciling the stock as recorded on the financial system to the physical stock movement records.
• Liaising with suppliers of various items to order items timely so that the Shop does not run out of goods.
• Continually seeking new and suitable products to add to the range of items held in the shop to reflect Colonial as a modern and dynamic supplier.
• Properly receiving items from supplier and following up on short supplied. Recording same promptly
• Meticulously checking items to ensure that the items match what was ordered in quality and quantity and that the Colonial brand is as per the Brand Standards.
• Processing all payments and sales documentation promptly so that suppliers are paid and Colonial Shop customers are charged in timely.
• Investigate and document variances between physical count and book records.
• Managing the type and level of stock between the various stock holding locations to make the process of supplying our customers easy and fast.
• Constantly review the CS catalogue to ensure that it is current in range of items and price. And that the items catalogued are in the best and easiest manner for the CS customers.
• Ensure the catalogues are available always through hard copy, soft copy and on Cnet.
• Manage the CS stock and sponsorship items stocks separately.
• Manage all other Colonial items use for promotions and sponsorships such as tents, marquees and signage.
• Assist other marketing staff including the Communications Officers and Sponsorship & Events Officer in conducting and facilitating promotions, public relations activities and sponsored events.
• Other duties as assigned by AGM Group Marketing or GM Marketing
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC (Fiji)
• BA degree majoring in Accounting & Financial Management and minor in Economics
FIJI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
• Diploma in Business (Accounting )
FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
• Certificate in Inventory Management
• Certificate in Effective Stocktaking Skills
DATEC
• Certificate in MS Excel- Intermediate
• Certificate in MS Excel- Advanced
FIJI INSTITIUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS
• Provisional member
Referees
1. Name: Aatish Kumar
Occupation: Manager Procurement Services
Company: Bank of South Pacific
Contact: +679-****-***
2. Name: Akesh Narayan
Occupation: Financial Accounting Manager
Company: Bank of South Pacific
Contact: +679-****-***
3. Name: Nirdesh Singh
Occupation: Head of Marketing
Company: Bank of South Pacific
Contact: +679-****-***