Kathleen Pulemaava Uitime
Auckland
Summary
Professional with a strong background in financial analysis, adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive business growth and financial stability. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Bank of New Zealand
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Transactional accounting, such as journals, cash transfers and monthly accounting.
- Performing and documenting reconciliations or substantiation of general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving differences and escalating issues.
- Continually looking to review, document and transform procedures as part of the team focus on continual improvement
- Respond to queries from the business or other Finance teams.
- Undertake ad hoc or Finance projects as directed by the Manager e.g., support and actively participate towards the success of Finance related projects.
Warehouse Storeperson
Vitaco Heatheries
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes, and quantities.
- Met tight deadlines by efficiently navigating warehouse layout and prioritizing high-priority orders for expedited shipping.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Increased order picking efficiency by utilizing warehouse management systems and barcode scanning equipment.
- Promoted a positive working atmosphere through respectful interactions with peers and supervisors while maintaining focus on achieving team goals.
- Minimized order errors with thorough double-checking procedures, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
Bank Teller
ANZ Bank
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Increased efficiency within the teller line by sharing best practices among colleagues, leading to shorter wait times for customers.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
Account Clerk
Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Check manual requisitions received from the Ministry Divisions for purchase of goods and services
- Deliver manual payments request to the Ministry of Finance
- Filing of accounting records for all manual payments
- Distribute monthly debtors’ statements
- Construct basic reconciliation of manual payments.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2023
Certificate in Business -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ2018
Pacific Senior School Certificates -
Wesley College
Samoa2007
Samoa School Certificate -
Wesley College
Samoa2006
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial Management
- Numerical Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
Refrees
Jonathan Bell Head of Enterprise Performance
Bank Of New Zealand
Ph: 0649 9765941
Email: Jonathan_J_Bell@bnz.co.nz
Jane Bentley Senior Manager – Performance Delivery
Bank Of New Zealand
Ph: 09 9240228
Email: jane_bentley@bnz.co.nz
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Bank of New Zealand
11.2022 - 05.2023
Warehouse Storeperson
Vitaco Heatheries
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bank Teller
ANZ Bank
08.2008 - 03.2012
Account Clerk
Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate in Business -
Auckland University of Technology
Pacific Senior School Certificates -
Wesley College
Samoa School Certificate -
Wesley College
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