Accounts Payable Receivable

Curriculum Vitae Nishaal Krishnil Maharaj 510-***-****

NISHAAL KRISHNIL MAHARAJ

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

*** ***** ****** *******, ** 94544 Email: *******.*.***@*****.*** Result-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Proven track record of delivering strategic insights to drive business growth and improve profitability. Strong analytical skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Communication Skills Tax Compliance

Cross Functional Teamwork Goal Focused

Detail Oriented Deadline Driven

ERP: Shipnet, SUN Systems, Berger,

Cargowise, Pay Global, FMIS, SAP

Payroll processing & RFA

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivables

Purchasing & Cost control Internal Audit

Managing people General Ledger Reconciliations

Freight industry experience 1+year

Manufacturing Industry experience - Gas

and Oil- 3+ year’s experience

Government ministry – 3 years’ experience. Payroll Consultancy EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Fiji National University

Master’s In Accounting (partially completed) 2022

Fiji National University 2020-2022

Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting

Fiji National University 2012-2014

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting &

– Banking

Bhawani Dayal Arya College

Fiji Seventh Form Examination 2010

Fiji School Leaving Certificate 2009

Curriculum Vitae Nishaal Krishnil Maharaj 510-***-**** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DXC Business Technology Support Consultant – Pay Global September 2022 - March 2024

Provided training and ongoing support of applications to enhance the clients’ business functionality and overall performance.

Streamlined payroll processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency. OFFICE Staff Accountant OF THE PRIME MINISTER September 2019 – September 2022

Skilled in preparing budgets, financial statements, and forecasts for company decision- making.

Experienced in reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.

Timely processing of quarterly Fringe Benefit Tax and FNU Levy reconciliations

Conduct Revolving Fund Accounts Reconciliation (RFA);

Ensure stewardship functions for the processing of Accountable Advance;

Facilitate accurate and timely processing of Salaries, Wages and deduction payments in accordance to the governing laws;

Actively contribute to the Ministry and corporate requirements, including planning, budgeting, auditing, innovation in the work processes and systems and the management of human resources where required.

NEPTUNE Accounts Receivable PACIFIC Specialist AGENCIES June 2018 – September 2019

• Managed and reconciled accounts receivable for accuracy and timeliness.

• Implemented efficient collection strategies resulting in decreased outstanding balances.

• Collaborated with sales and operations teams to resolve customer payment issues.

• Preparation of Accounts Receivable dashboard report to Australia Office on a weekly basis.

• Overall reconciliation of Debtor accounts.

Staff OCEANIA Accountant GAS LIMITED (Formerly known as BOC February (FIJI) 2015 LIMITED) - May 2018

• Managed full cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a reduction of operating expenses.

• Conducted monthly reconciliation of vendor statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.

• Skilled in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Experience with financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Assisted in preparing financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis reports.

• Ensured accurate processing of deductions, taxes, and benefits for employees.

• Implemented automated payroll system, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

• Take part in quarterly stock-takes and attend to issues and stock variance.

• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Reviewing internal control procedures.

• Implementation and maintenance of internal controls

• Attend to matters relating to Banks and regulatory bodies.

• Bank Reconciliation

Curriculum Vitae Nishaal Krishnil Maharaj 510-***-**** Accounts Payable Specialist

LOCAL PAYMENTS

Performed 2 way and 3 way checking.

Supplier invoice, purchase order and delivery docket reconciliation.

Allocating all expenses into respective cost centre (coding of invoices).

Supplier purchase order and requisition reconciliation.

Ensure the invoices match with Goods Received Note.

Entering all data into the system & processing all company payments through cheque.

Filing the processed payment vouchers in cheque sequence order. OVERSEAS PAYMENTS

Reconciliation of overseas invoices with purchase order, requisition and Goods Received Note.

Preparing reconciliation for withholding tax and reverse vat and getting FRCA clearance for payments.

Getting service invoices (below $20,000) stamped at Fiji revenue and Customs before processing payments.

Getting rates confirmed with bank.

Processing payments and telegraphic transfers.

PAYROLL PROCESSING

Reconciling time cards (normal time, time and half & double time) in terms of employee hours.

Preparing reconciliation in excel with all deductions (Life insurance).

Entering all employee data into the system.

Processing payroll in Quick-pay software; enter data, get approval, encrypt file and send encrypted file to bank for processing on a weekly basis.

Managing weekly staff leaves.

GENERAL LEDGER RECONCILIATIONS

Reconciling goods in transit account with costing sheets.

Reconciling all other ledger accounts including; Purchase Control, Advance account, Stock Reconciliation.

Data entry for all reconciled accounts approved by the accountant. INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTIONS

Participate in quarterly stock takes for all re-saleable stock at Oceania Gas Limited.

Audit of cash sale till on a daily basis.

Monthly check of petty cash till.

Daily audit of delivery truck – check stock going out of premises with respective invoices.

Audit of all utility bills and staff usage of phone and vehicle.

Audit of all stationery for finance department.

OTHER DUTIES

Assist accountant in preparing VAT (Value added Tax) Return on a monthly basis.

Assist in preparation of PAYE (Pay as you Earn), FNPF (Employee Benefit), Fringe Benefit Tax and all other compliance related to Fiji Revenue & Customs (Tax Regulating Authority). Curriculum Vitae Nishaal Krishnil Maharaj 510-***-**** SKILLS

1. Financial analysis 5. Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist 2. Risk management 6. Asset Management

3. Budget planning and monitoring 7. General Ledger Reconciliation 4. Payroll processing and Consultancy

ACHIEVEMENTS

National Fire Fire Warden Authority 2020

Fiji National Advance University Microsoft – Office (short Excel courses) 2013 2017

Financial Fraud Detection, Investigation & Forensic Skills 2017 Ministry OHS of Modules Employment, I & II Productivity & Industrial Relations 2017 LANGUAGE

English - Advanced

Hindi - Native

REFERENCE

Referee 1 Referee 2 Referee 3

Name Mr. Mohammed Ashaf Ali Mr. Vinit Vishal Nand Mr. Roko Afatareki Mataika Position Practice Manager - PayGlobal Manager Finance Senior Accounts Officer Company DXC Technology

Datec (Fiji) Limited

[Previously @ BOC (Fiji) Limited/

Oceania Gas Limited]

Office of the Prime Minister

Phone +679-***-**** +679-***-**** +679-***-**** Emails ******@***.*** *****.****@*****.***.**

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