Highly skilled and experienced CPA professional with valuable experience in consultancy, leading and managing audit engagements as an Audit In Charge. My experience lies within a wide range of clients in the financial, mining, oil and gas, investments, projects and manufacturing industries.
I have an exceptional track record of leadership among my peers and colleagues. I'm currently looking to further progress in a more challenging environment with aligned values.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
KPMG New Zealand
Bay of Plenty, Tauranga
07.2024 - Current
Collaborated with teams to develop innovative strategies for client service improvement.
Coaching junior staff to enhance staff skills in audit processes.
Managed audit engagement timelines and deliverables to ensure efficient workflow execution.
Audited complex accounts such as Goodwill, PPE, Revenue and Taxes (in accordance to the NZ Corporate Income Tax laws)
Facilitated communication between the Audit Managers, Partners and audit clients
Maintained audit quality documentation of business processes.
Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
General Accountant
Total Energies PNG (Contracted)
10.2023 - Current
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Examined, reviewed and gathered financial statements for government entities.
Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Assist Chief Accountant and Finance Manager on with matters relating to statutory audit and group and JV audits and preparing financial statements in preparation for audits.
Ensure company accounts are reconciled to fulfill SOX requirements prior to publication of quarterly and annual reports by the Chief Accountant
Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation to understand and justify the monthly movement, propose journals to clear and or correct if an error is detected. Attention should be given to all reconciliation or clearing accounts.
Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation to ensure costs to ensure third parties rechargeable are identified and ensure Debit Notes and reallocations are prepared in a timely manner.
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
KPMG PNG
05.2023 - 10.2023
Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems, particularly for my internal audit client.
Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets.
Performed business research and financial analysis.
Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
Senior Accountant, Audit
KPMG PNG
01.2022 - 06.2023
Led audit engagements with a team of 3-4 auditors and directed the entire audit process as Audit In-Charge
Conducted financial audits, assessed internal controls, and provided recommendations
Maintained client relationships through effective communication and shared audit findings and guidance
Attended Audit Mandatory trainings on transition to KCW Clara workflow and KCFC and performed In-Charge Roles in audit engagements
Tracking and clearing of review notes
Stayed current with industry standards, rules and ensured audit compliance
Reviewing of work papers prepared by Junior Staff and coaching.
Active participation during RAPD meetings with Team members to ensure audit engagements were performed efficiently.
Accountant, Audit
KPMG PNG
01.2016 - 12.2021
Validated and audit financial statements.
Handle, arrange, and examined financial records/information provided to perform audits.
Evaluate and advise on risks, opportunities, best practices through RAPD discussions.
Prepared working papers on significant accounts associated with moderate to high risks through substantive procedures.
Prepared working papers for material non-significant accounts through substantive procedures.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
IEA College of Tafe
Port Moresby
01.2015
Diploma - Accounting
IEA College of Tafe
Port Moresby
07.2014
Skills
Financial Reporting
Cash Flow Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Statutory Reporting
Financial Analysis
Auditing
Compliance with SOQM controls
General Ledger Entries
Financial Statements
Account Reconciliation
Accomplishments
April 2023 Audit Star Awards Nominee for Audit Quality Champion
April 2023 Audit Star Awards Nominee for Best Team Player
April 2019 Mastering High Performance workshop
Certification
CPA - Certified Practising Accountant
CAT- Certified Accounting Technician
Soft Skills
Leadership and Collaboration: Able to articulate ideas and communicate effectively, both as the team leader and as a team member.
Reliability Strong Integrity and Character: Trust worthy, with high standards for job ethics and living up to company core values.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex problems and reach sound judgments using reasoning and evidence.