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Cecilia Kambaja

Auckland,Henderson

Summary

Motivated accounting professional with 5+ years of work experience in accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) and general administration, responsible for managing a company’s financial obligations by ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately, and payments are made on time.

I am proficient in multiple accounting software platforms and Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Pivot table, and Power BI. Naturally curious and committed to learning and applying new skills.

Both my work experience and educational background have enabled me to reduce process errors and improve performance through strategic planning. Proactively resolving issues while meeting challenging goals and objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Support Administrator (AP & AR)

ETEL Services Limited
03.2023 - 12.2023

Processed new supplier, and customer applications, and submitted for approval.

  • Matched invoices and purchase orders and updated databases accordingly using EPICOR.
  • Reduced late payment fees by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments.
  • Reconciled vendor statements monthly, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Communicated with other departments to verify purchases.
  • Raised over 35 customer invoices and sales orders monthly.
  • Ran AR aging report to follow-up on outstanding payments.
  • Raised jobs for new projects, and accurately allocated hours against t job for correct invoicing.
  • Entered time sheets into jobs for 12 employees, and ran job reports for operation manager for job costing.
  • Assisted payroll with time sheets and job reports for weekly wage payments.

Accounts Payable

MEGA Limited
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Manage the accounts payable process by sending invoices for approval, input approved invoices, and load invoices into the bank using ERP system; SAGE.
  • Inter company payments and reconciliation.
  • GST, PAYE, and FBT payments.
  • Reconcile NZ and foreign bank accounts, and company credit cards.
  • Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies by meticulously reviewing incoming invoices for accuracy before entering into accounting system.
  • Uploading Payroll files to the bank and making payments for permanent staff.
  • Salary payment for contractors.

Accounts Assistant

EAP Services Limited
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date in MYOB Green Tree ERP system.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to about customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Run month-end customer statements and reconcile month-end accounts receivable invoices.
  • Drafting customer proposals & and contracts for sales managers.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, and copying.
  • Respond to customer queries.

Accounts Payable

Omnicom Media Group
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
  • Processing, and coding both domestic and foreign invoices in PEGASUS, and FERRET system.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Lake International Technologies
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Reconciled vendor statements monthly, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Reduced late payment fees by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
  • Entered purchase orders, invoices and payments into company accounting system.
  • Maintained accurate financial records with diligent data entry of invoices and expense reports.
  • Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, improving department efficiency.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Education

Diploma in Business Studies - Accounting

Massey University
Auckland, NZ
01.2022

Bookkeeping Certificate - Bookkeeping

The Career Academy
Auckland
01.2020

Skills

  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Accounts payable, and receivable management
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Ledger and journal entries
  • Accounting Software Proficiency( Greentree (MYOB), PEGASUS, EPICOR, FERRET, SIMPRO, SAGE and PASTEL)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, VLOOKUP and Power BI)
  • Process Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management

References

To be provided upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy spending time with family
  • Long walks
  • Reading

Timeline

Business Support Administrator (AP & AR)

ETEL Services Limited
03.2023 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable

MEGA Limited
06.2022 - 02.2023

Accounts Assistant

EAP Services Limited
05.2019 - 06.2021

Accounts Payable

Omnicom Media Group
08.2018 - 04.2019

Accounts Payable Administrator

Lake International Technologies
09.2012 - 06.2015

Diploma in Business Studies - Accounting

Massey University

Bookkeeping Certificate - Bookkeeping

The Career Academy
Cecilia Kambaja