ARTIKA SINGH
Porirua,Wellington
Summary
Qualified Budget Analyst versed in financial evaluation, reporting and planning. Accomplished in transforming finances for more solvent and successful operations. Works great with large and complex data. Familiar with quarterly and yearly planning, as well as procedures for setting up special programs and projects with properly allocated funds. Expert FMIS user familiar with advanced tools. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Excited about opportunity to take next career step.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics
2023.02 - Current
- Assist in the provision of sound and effective advice with regard to Government expenditure policy
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of Government’s Annual Budget
- Assist in the formulation and development of policy papers
- Processing of RIEs and Virements of assigned Ministries / Agencies to facilitate efficient implementation of the Government’s Annual Budget
- Effective monitoring of 5-year & 20-Year National Development Plan and Government Annual Budget
- Undertake regular site visits and inspections to projects under the Infrastructure Services sector
- Effectively represent the Ministry of Economy at interagency meetings and consultative forums, including internal meetings.
Graduate Accountant
Astute Management Services
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Posted hours, salaries, and withholdings for employees in support of accurate and timely payroll
- Added in new charges and payments, reconciled information, and traced discrepancies
- Informed management about recent accounting activities with regular and detailed reports
- Improved decision-making with real-time data streaming and analysis
- Determined insurance premiums, auditing payroll and personnel records
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy
- Appraised management on financial matters with reports
- Pursued opportunities to improve billing and reduce aging accounts.
Tax Officer
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
2012.11 - 2021.12
- Supported legal proceedings by directing the serving of legal documents, including demand notices, warrants and garnishments
- Amended tax liability information based on new field audits and investigations
- Managed collection processes for Income taxes, bringing in $1.5m in yearly revenue
- Maintained accuracy by routinely verifying taxpayer information, identification numbers and computations
- Resolved problems by actively pursuing communication and collaboration with taxpayers and duly appointed representatives
- Prepared monthly use tax accruals and other month-end journal entries
- Implemented system changes mandated by audit findings
- Organized tax returns for income, excise and other tax types
- Managed accurate tax accounting by tracking changing tax legislation and rates
- Created check payments and electronic wire transfers for tax liabilities.
Credit and Collection Officer
Carpenter’s Finance Limited
2008.02 - 2011.02
- Analyzed credit data and financial statements to determine degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money
- Consulted with customers to resolve complaints and verify financial and credit transactions
- Outlined assessments of degree of risk with detailed reports, comparing customer factors against similar profiles
- Resolved complaints, verified transactions, and maximized satisfaction through successful customer consultations
- Assessed expected loan profitability based on income growth and quality of management
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees
- Delivered fast and friendly service to handle questions and service complaints
- Documented, researched, and resolved customer service issues
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
Education
Postgraduate in Professional Accounting -
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in Accounting and Information Systems
University of the South Pacific
Diploma in Business - Accounting
Fiji Institute of Technology
Skills
- Developing solutions
- Investigating variances
- ERP understanding
- Staffing patterns
- Budget Forecasting
- Monitoring expenditures
- Coordinating records
- Compiling Data
- Expense Monitoring
- Variance reporting
- Monthly Reporting
- Organizational management principles
- Manpower planning
- Cost Evaluation
- Accounting Principles
- Budget Planning
- Cost Management
- Budget Compliance
- Report Writing
- FMIS expertise
- Invoice Processing
- Variance Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Statistical Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Ethical standards
- Analyzing performance
- Account Management
- Call Center Operations
- Workflow Management
- Project Management
- Talent Development
- Training and mentoring
- Complaint resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Schedule Coordination
- Service Delivery Optimization
- Call Monitoring
- Audit Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Information Security
- One Call Resolution
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Customer Relations
- Team Building and Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Focused on customer satisfaction
- Work Prioritization
- Industry Trends
- Deadline-oriented
- Superior computer skills
- Account Authorizations
- Marketing savvy
- Training and coaching
- Research and due diligence
- Research ability
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Account Updates
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Tax Return Filing
- Staff Training
- Organizational abilities
- Transaction tax preparation
- Process Improvements
- Tax planning strategies
- Skilled in SAP
- Regulatory understanding
- Data Analytics
- Regulations and compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Multi-state tax review
- Research and documentation
- Project Coordination
- Cash Flow Management
- GAAP knowledge
- Cost accounting
- Tax law expertise
- Tax Return Preparation
- Financial Forecasting
- Tax planning
- Internal Controls
References
- Karishma Kumar, Fiji Revenue & Customs Service, Chief Digital Educationalist, karishma.kumar22@gmail.com, +679 9516156
- Ravikash Reddy, Ministry of Finance National Development and Statistics, Principal Project Coordinator – Strategic Planning Office, ravikash.reddy@finance.gov.fj, +679 9482200
Quote
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Tony Robbins
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leave4-day work weekPaid time offHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Budget Analyst
Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics
2023.02 - Current
Graduate Accountant
Astute Management Services
2022.09 - 2022.10
Tax Officer
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
2012.11 - 2021.12
Credit and Collection Officer
Carpenter’s Finance Limited
2008.02 - 2011.02
Postgraduate in Professional Accounting -
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in Accounting and Information Systems
University of the South Pacific
Diploma in Business - Accounting
Fiji Institute of Technology
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