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Arunesh Chandra
Pakuranga,New Zealand
Summary
Seeking a challenging new opportunity to further develop skills as a Financial Accountant.
Highly capable Finance and Accounting professional with 19+ years of experience in financial accounting. Possesses 10+ years of experience in overseeing the complete finance section, preparing overall monthly financial reports, creditors and debtors reconciliation, training, and guiding staff, and providing financial advice. Results-driven team player with the ability to adjust to different work environments. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, financial analysis, budgeting, and internal controls. I have a valid open work visa for New Zealand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji
01.2012 - 09.2023
- Acted as Campus Director in the absence of the director, overseeing campus operations and managing 30 staff members
- Provided critical financial information for campus development opportunities in meetings with stakeholders
- Prepared monthly and yearly financial reports, reconciliations, and general ledgers, and submission of all statutory reports (GST,PAYE, Provisional tax, Sales tax)
- Prepared and managed cashflow
- Planned and prepared yearly budgets for campus recurrent and self-funding programs, ensuring spending was within budget and revenue above budget
- Provided financial advice to the Campus Director and supervised and guided finance staff
- Managed all campus purchasing needs and the campus asset register
- Managed external audit
- Served as OHS chairperson and led various campus teams and committees
- Handled funds with a total responsibility of close to $7,500,000 per year.
Accounts Officer
University of the South Pacific,Lautoka Campus, Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji
04.2009 - 12.2011
- Performed general accounting duties and prepared financial reports and reconciliations
- Processed quotes analysis, purchase orders, and managed stock levels of supplies
- Assisted with enrolment and marketing activities and prepared fees bills for government-sponsored students.
Accounts Assistant
University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji
04.2006 - 03.2009
- Performed general accounting duties as required by the supervisor.
Licensed Stock Broker/Investment Adviser
Fijian Holdings Limited, Fiji
Fiji, Fiji
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Conducted share trading on the South Pacific Stock Exchange and advised potential investors on investment opportunities
- Prepared financial analysis of listed companies and legal documents for share transfers
- Obtained Reserve Bank's approval for foreign investors and carried out presentations to clients
- Formulated sales and trading strategies, establishing a solid relationship with large clients.
Accounts Clerk/Acting Account Officer
Fiji Pine Trust, Fiji
Fiji, Fiji
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Handled debtors/creditors and ensured timely payments and recovery
- Managed forest-based company accounts and performed bank reconciliation and financial reporting
- Provided financial advice to management and landowners of pine schemes
- Managed statutory matters and acted as a Financial Officer for Lakeba pine scheme.
Internal Auditor
Danam Fijian Limited, Fiji
Fiji, Fiji
02.2003 - 02.2004
- General internal audit duties including payroll, inventory, fixed assets, HR.
Education
Masters of Commerce- Professional Accounting - Accounting
04.2021
Post Graduate Diploma- Professional Accounting -
09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance And Economics
04.2011
Skills
- MYOB Accounting
- CBA 2000 Accounting Package
- Asset Manager Pro
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Book net Inventory System
- Oracle Banner Finance
- Accounting & Financial Management
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Reports and Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Planning and Internal Controls
- Collaborative, Hands-On Team Leadership
- Audit (Internal and External)
- Forensic Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Year-End Close
- Auditing
- Statutory Reporting
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Return Filing
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Planning
- General Ledger Accounting
- General Ledger Entries
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Qualifications And Training
- University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji, Accountant, 01/01/2012, 09/20/2023
- University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji, Accounts Officer, 04/09/2009, 12/11/2011
- University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji, Accounts Assistant, 04/06/2006, 03/09/2009
- Fijian Holdings Limited, Fiji, Licensed Stock Broker/Investment Adviser, 04/05/2005, 03/06/2006
- Fiji Pine Trust, Fiji, Accounts Clerk/Acting Account Officer, 03/04/2004, 03/05/2005
- Danam Fijian Limited, Fiji, Internal Auditor, 02/03/2003, 02/04/2004
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the successful migration from MYOB to banner system.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members with customer service and finace work
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop campus development business case and got approval for a $6.5m project spreadsheets.
Interests
Meeting people and establishing contact
Coaching staff
Listening to issues and resolving to customer satisfaction
Creating a team bonding amongst fellow staff
Timeline
Accountant - University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji
01.2012 - 09.2023
Accounts Officer - University of the South Pacific,Lautoka Campus, Fiji
04.2009 - 12.2011
Accounts Assistant - University of the South Pacific, Lautoka Campus, Fiji
04.2006 - 03.2009
Licensed Stock Broker/Investment Adviser - Fijian Holdings Limited, Fiji
04.2005 - 03.2006
Accounts Clerk/Acting Account Officer - Fiji Pine Trust, Fiji
03.2004 - 03.2005
Internal Auditor - Danam Fijian Limited, Fiji
02.2003 - 02.2004
The University of The South Pacific - Masters of Commerce- Professional Accounting, Accounting
The University of The South Pacific - Post Graduate Diploma- Professional Accounting,
The University of The South Pacific - Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Finance And Economics
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