Accountant

Ms. Premit Kaur Singh

*** ******* **, *** *****, CA 94066

Phone: +1-650-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Results-driven Manager Finance experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Work Experience

Manager Finance – Investment Fiji, Suva, Fiji

August 2022 – May 2024

●Planned, directed, managed, supervised, and coordinated all operations of the Finance Department.

●Prepared financial statements and cost reports at regular intervals.

●Led and expanded the finance function within the business.

●Worked closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure strong performance towards financial metrics.

●Managed and improved the annual budgeting process and provided ongoing guidance.

●Produced monthly and annual financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.

●Strategize with the Chief Executive Officer regarding the future of the organization.

●Coordinated and led the annual audit process.

●Managed organizational cash flow and forecasting.

●Effectively communicated important financial matters to the CEO and board of directors

Senior Finance Administration – Investment Fiji, Suva, Fiji

August 2017 – July 2022

●Produced monthly and annual financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.

●Strategize with the Chief Executive Officer regarding the future of the organization.

●Coordinated and led the annual audit process.

●Managed organizational cash flow and forecasting.

●Effectively communicated important financial matters to the CEO and board of directors.

●Analysed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.

●Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.

●Reviewed Financial Manual, Human Resources Manual, Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), Risk Management Policy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Operation Plan of an Organization

●Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

●Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.

●Conducted Internal Audit processes

●Coordinated with External Auditors during financial audit.

●Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.

●Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

●Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.

●Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.

●Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.

●Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.

Finance Administration – Investment Fiji, Suva, Fiji

October 2008 – July 2017

●Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.

●Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.

●Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.

●Analysed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.

●Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.

●Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.

●Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.

●Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.

●Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.

●Prepared bi-weekly payroll for employees and maintained all associated files.

●Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

●Complied with established internal controls and policies.

●Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

●Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

●Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.

●Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

●Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.

●Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.

●Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.

●Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.

●Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Group Accountant / Senior Accounts Clerk – Mechanical Service Limited / Refrigeration Electrical Services Ltd

August 2005 – September 2008

●Oversee all financial reporting and accounting functions.

●Manage a team of 4 accounting clerks during the reconciliation of bank accounts, analysis of periodic financials, and preparation of budgets.

●Compile financial statements and submit to Financial Controller

●Reconcile Vat Return, Petty Cash, and Prepaid accounts

●Verify all payments against invoices and accounts receivable reports

●Update budgetary schedules and expense reports every 30 days

●Responsible for the payroll function of the company.

●Manage revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable and expense accrual accounts

●Liaise with operations, production, and marketing department to validate the correctness of financial information and review financial data reports

Accountant – Uvea Trading Limited

June 2004 – August 2005

●Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.

●Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

●Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

●Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.

●Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

●Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.

●Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial record keeping.

●Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.

●Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.

●Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.

●Set up and improve accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.

●Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.

●Reviewed business operations and obligations to help the organization function at an acceptable level.

●Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.

●Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.

Accounts Clerk – Footwear Industries Limited

January 1998 – June 2004

●Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

●Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

●Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, cash and banking reconciliations.

●Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

●Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.

●Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.

●Organized Export and Imports Customs Documentation while liaising with Shipping companies and processing customs clearance.

●Handled Product Costing and Variance Reporting

●Liaised with International Stakeholders on delivery of consignment.

Education

Masters in Professional Accounting – Fiji National University (FNU), Suva, Fiji

July 2021 – to-date (In Progress)

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) – Fiji National University [FNU], Suva, Fiji

2018 – 2020 (Graduated – GPA 3.38)

Diploma in Business (Accounting) – Fiji National University (FNU), Suva, Fiji

2000 – 2002 (Graduated – GPA 2.83)

Fiji Seventh Form Examination Certificate, Bhawani Dayal Arya College, Nakasi, Fiji

January 1991 – November 1997

Skills

●International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

●Financial Budgeting, Forecasting, Analysis and Reporting

●Strategic and Financial Planning

●KPI Development and Management

●Internal Controls and Reporting Systems

●Performance Review

●Excellent Team Leadership & Ability to Work in a Team

●Human Resources Knowledge, Staff Training & Development

●Auditing, Compliance, Control and Risk Mitigation

●General Ledger Reconciliation

●Monthly & Year-end Closings

●Corporate Accounting

●Financial Statement Analysis

●Communication and Negotiation

●Accounting and Reporting Software

●Attention to Detail

●Verbal and Written Communication

Professional Membership

Associate Member (ASA) – CPA Australia

Provisional Member – Fiji Institute of Accountants (FIA)

Certified Financial Controller – International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM)

Training and Competencies

Cultural Awareness & Anti-Discrimination Course

ServicePro International Tourism and Hospitality Institute – Investment Fiji, Suva

12th November 2023

Communication and Business Writing Skills Workshop

Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation – Investment Fiji, Suva

17th April 2023

Workshop: Sector Targeting and Investor Outreach

International Finance Corporation (IFC) / World Bank Group – Investment Fiji, Suva

5th October 2022 – 6th October 2022

Strategic Leadership & Management

National Training & Productivity Centre (FNU) – Investment Fiji, Suva

27th August 2022

Certified Financial Controller

International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM) – Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva

8th April 2019 – 10th April 2019

Preparing of Financial Statements using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (MITT), Suva

6th October 2018

Corruption Awareness Training

Fiji Independence Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), Suva

7th February 2018

Fiji’s Taxation Law and Practice

Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (FRCS) – Investment Fiji, Suva

6th September 2017

Microsoft Office Excel 2016 - Dashboard

Fiji National University (FNU) – Investment Fiji, Suva

13th July 2017

Microsoft Office Excel 2013 - Advanced

Fiji National University (FNU)– NTPC

21st March 2017 – 24th March 2017

Managing Teams at the Workplace

Fiji National University (FNU)– NTPC

21st May 2012 – 22nd May 2012

Writing Effective Reports

Prime Vision Ltd – PSC Training Centre

27th June 2009

Business Writing Skills

Prime Vision Ltd – PSC Training Centre

7th February 2009

Reference

Mr. Nitesh Lal

Chief Executive Officer

Dominion Finance

E-mail: *******@***************.***.**

Mobile: 679-***-****

Ms. Jenny Seeto

Board Chairperson

Investment Fiji

Email:*****.*****@**********.***

Mobile :679-***-****

Ms. Joy Khan

Head of Finance

Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SME’s and Communication

Email: ********@*****.***.**

Mobile: 679-***-****

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