Alec Manahi Kusabs
Horohoro,Rotorua
Summary
I am a recent University of Canterbury student who completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, double majoring in Accounting & Finance.
In my final year, I completed the courses of International Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling, and Investments, which positions me well for a potential career at BNZ.
I have developed a range of transferable skills through work experience and extracurricular activities, for example, teamwork, communication, resilience, and also technical skills, such as knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Xero, and Customer360.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
BNZ
, Rotorua
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Acquired proficiency in operating key BNZ systems (Customer360, LCC, Optimist8).
- Managed task of onboarding clients onto Customer360 platform.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate prospective clients in the Bay of Plenty and the East Coast.
- Gained comprehensive understanding of daily operations in business and agriculture sectors at BNZ.
Intern / Assistant Client Support Manager
BFA Taupo
, Taupo
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Contributed to changeover of document storage from OneDrive to FYI.
- Acquired expertise in accounting systems Xero, Excel and FYI.
- Attended and actively participated in both customer consultations and marketing activities.
Luge Operator
Skyline Skyrides
, Rotorua
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer support.
- Maintained clear communication and collaboration with colleagues during peak summer season.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with safety protocols for guest protection
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ11-2024
Skills
Soft Skills
- Dedicated and punctual
- Easy-going and composed
- Teamwork focused
- Effective communicator
- Highly adaptable
Technical Skills
- Excel
- Xero
- Customer360
- LCC
- Optimist8
Accomplishments
- Toi Ki Tua Māori Professional Internship Program 2024/25
- Full, clean NZ driver's licence
- NZ firearms licence
- Christchurch Marathon 2024
- Tihoi Venture School Directors' Award: Student who excelled in all areas (social, academic, and outdoors)
- Football: Ngongotaha AFC, Hornby United, and University of Canterbury U19 first teams
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern / Assistant Client Support Manager
BFA Taupo
01.2025 - 04.2025
Intern
BNZ
11.2024 - 12.2024
Luge Operator
Skyline Skyrides
12.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Canterbury
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