Adi Vulase Buatoka
13 August Street, Stokes Valley, Wellington,WGN
Summary
I am a dedicated, organized and methodical individual. I have good interpersonal skills,
am an excellent team worker, I am keen and very willing to learn and develop new skills. I am reliable and dependable and often seek new responsibilities within a wide range of employment areas. Working for over a decade in the Finance environment has
definitely had its challenges. However the benefit of years of experience has taught me to be able to manage and prioritise issues accordingly based on the importance, effectively applying skills developed to be able to anticipate and resolve critical problems. I am a strong believer in working in an organisation that promotes team development and career growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Service Advisor (Temp. Staff)
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency in handling client inquiries and requests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently providing timely and accurate information on bond queries
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures, and offerings in order to effectively address client needs.
- Handled sensitive client information with discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality standards in accordance with company policies.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving business goals.
- Reduced client complaints by proactively addressing concerns and implementing effective solutions.
Manager Treasury & Accounts Payable
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd
08.2023 - 06.2024
- The role required me to report directly to the Vice President of Finance, along with a team that I collaborate with and Managed
- This role was challenging yet rewarding as it developed my Leadership and Analytical qualities at the same time adapting to changes, focus on developing and maintaining relationships with Financial Institutions.
- Ensure Implementation of the Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) on foreign currency payments (mainly USD) settlements on our product supply
- Develop reactive treasury monitoring and reporting system allowing liquidity, funds availability and roll forward forecasting of treasury needs
- Review arrangements of offshore settlements on timely manner including interbank fund transfers
- Review reconciliation of Accounts payable overseas and arrange offshore payments approvals with concerned government bodies/agencies
- Develop internal reports inside and outside TotalEnergies on Treasury and Accounts Payable
- Prepare/review revaluation of Creditors, Debtors, Bank & GRIR (Goods receipt & Invoice receipt) account
- Preparation/ review of treasury reports monthly for local requirements, monthly reconciliation with Regional Head Office in Singapore (SSC)
- Run and review control reports from TL to ensure integrity of Treasury and AP
transactions and develop monthly benchmarking related to Treasury and AP activities - Assist in preparation of quarterly presentation to ManCom and any other tasks and
responsibilities assigned by the VP Finance & Corporate Affairs.
Supervisor Treasury and Accounts Payable
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd.
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Verified and uploaded weekly and monthly invoices for payment processing to our key active Vendors for TotalEnergies
- Prepared weekly Payments for Electronic Fund Transfers and Cheque payments and ensuring clearing of Bank general ledgers
- Constantly aid staff for monthly payment updates
- Ensure that there are regular monthly updates with creditors reconciliation and follow ups
- Monthly update of areas of benchmarking (cancelled cheques, cheque numbers, cheque runs, request for early payments, exchange rates and duplicate payments)
- Prepare monthly, yearly, and half yearly recurring expenses such as land leases, city/town rates and other miscellaneous monthly rentals
- Weekly and monthly filing of paid cheque documents, filing away of quarterly paid cheque boxes to archives
- Prepare monthly payments to Fiji Revenue & Customs Services (FRCS) for Provisional Tax as well as compilation of annual summary
- Prepare weekly and monthly clearing of local payments in SAP system for Fiji
- Provide AP team of changes in procedures and processes.
Purchasing Officer
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2019
- Ensure that Purchase Orders (PO) were sent out to respective originators or focal points for each Departments.
- Conducted monthly follow ups on Open PO from the system- SAP, and ensured closing of each PO was achieved
- Assisted in Goods Receipting & Invoice Receipting GRIR clearing
- Reconciled outstanding invoices and ensured payment was made to the supplier as per their respective payment terms
- Ensured that monthly benchmarking on financial invoices were compliant with Purchasing Procedure
- Prepared benchmarking for Company mobile phone usage for all Total (Fiji) employees
- Confirmed that all monthly Open Orders (PO without Purchase Requisition) from the following locations in Fiji Waly Bay, Vuda, Taveuni & Labasa were submitted on time to AP Team for month
end payments - Ensured that monthly accruals were submitted on time
- Created Open Orders (PO without PR) for the following locations: Walu Bay, Vuda, Labasa & Taveuni after approvals from respective Managers.
Data Entry Officer & Transcribing Officer (Casual)
Tebbutt Research Company
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Entered numerous data for survey and projects done in PNG and the whole of Fiji
- Questionnaires were carried out either through face-to-face interviews or telecommunication interviews
- Entered coded data in the Database system
- Such work required a great deal of accuracy, timeliness and able to handle stress
- This made me confident in these areas of work
- Also assigned as a part-time Transcribing officer and transcribed recorded interviews conducted in Fiji by our Australian and local officers, and these written reports were sent to Senior Managers in Australia for Projects in Fiji
- Such work required attentive listening skills and accuracy.
GPS Operator Assistant (Temp. Officer)
Fiji Island Bureau Statistics
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Conducted clerical work and supervised by senior officers during the Fiji Population and Housing Census
- Assisted in the financial distribution of wages for the GPS operators under the watchful eye of Mr Serevi Baledrokadroka
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices during the 2007 Fiji Census to our Operators.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management And Public Administration
University of The South Pacific
Fiji04-2014
Foundation Social Studies Program - Commerce
University of The South Pacific
Fiji01-2007
Fiji School Leaving Certificate - Commerce
Yat Sen Secondary School
Fiji11-2005
Skills
- Strong empathy
- Complaint handling
- Communication: As a Leader I worked towards ensuring that I listen attentively To also speak with a positive tone, and positive attitude Be
empathetic and polite towards any individual - Negotiation: Always listen carefully and understand what the other party wants Know your worth than propose resolutions that will benefit both sides or party
- Computer Literate in: Microsoft Office word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, SAP Tool
- Teamwork and Collaboration: I worked towards building trust within the team by sharing important information regarding performance consistency and transparency Encouraging team members to express their ideas and concerns At the same time showing empathy, encouraging the team members and ensuring that we work together
- Conflict Resolution: I strongly believe in working together when conflict arises within a working environment even if it seems impossible I strongly believe in working towards steps to take in order to resolve issues
Certification
- Leadership Fiji Training - October 2023
- Finance for non-financial specialists: 05/07/2022
- Gender Equality- The Right Conduct: 18/05/2021
- Intercultural Management- Become a Pro: 18/05/2021
- Challenges of Basic Ethics: 18/05/2021
- Basics of Feedback: 20/11/2020
- Information Protection Awareness- Episode 1: 20/11/2020
- Economic Sanctions and Export Control: 17/11/2020
- Protecting Personal Data- It is Every Employee Duty: 17/11/2020
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors- University of the South Pacific
Languages
English
Professional Working
References
1.) Ms. Gurpreet Kaur
Team Leader
Customer Service Delivery| Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
7 Heriot Drive, Elsdon,Porirua, Wellington
Mobile: (+64) 2102202650
Email: Gurpreet.Kaur2@mbie.govt.nz
2.) Ms Sophie Myers- Reid
Quality Assurance Analyst
Service Centre Central, Tenancy Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
7 Heriot Drive, Elsdon,Porirua, Wellington
Email: sophie.myers-reid@mbie.govt.nz
3.)Ms. Fazwin Nisha
Manager Accounts Receivable
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd.
16 Rona St. Walu Bay Suva, Fiji Islands
Mobile : (+679) 999 7710/ (+679) 863 8793
Email: fazwin.nisha@totalenergies.com
Timeline
Client Service Advisor (Temp. Staff)
Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
03.2025 - 05.2025
Manager Treasury & Accounts Payable
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd
08.2023 - 06.2024
Supervisor Treasury and Accounts Payable
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd.
08.2019 - 07.2023
Purchasing Officer
TotalEnergies Marketing (Fiji) Pte. Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2019
Data Entry Officer & Transcribing Officer (Casual)
Tebbutt Research Company
01.2008 - 01.2013
GPS Operator Assistant (Temp. Officer)
Fiji Island Bureau Statistics
01.2007 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management And Public Administration
University of The South Pacific
Foundation Social Studies Program - Commerce
University of The South Pacific
Fiji School Leaving Certificate - Commerce
Yat Sen Secondary School
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