Kirihou Te Are
Murupara,BOP
Summary
Diligent accounting professional with superior account reconciliation skill and passion for continuous improvement. Bringing 10 years of excellent performance in Accounting roles and commendation for providing consistent empowering leadership.
Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Office Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Forest Village, BOP
06.2021 - Current
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Managed all accounting needs and account updates.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Front Office Manager
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Forest Village, BOP
05.2019 - Current
- Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Coached employees in the office through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Monitored customer service trends and provided insights to management team for further improvement.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office, FIS inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures and scaled for growth.
- Created document management system to reduce paper usage and improve accuracy of tracking.
- Managed daily database administration.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Planned and supported school events such as Hauora-Matariki
- Designed office space and worked with construction and utility contractors.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to facilitate timely payments.
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to inform decision-makers.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and develop forecasts for future financial performance.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
Bus Driver
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Village, BOP
05.2019 - Current
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Maintained NZ driver's license to enable legal operation of school van for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- School van inspected for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and parents.
- Reported delays, accidents or incidents to all parties involved and recorded when necessary.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for students.
Food in School
Kaingaroa Forest School
Kaingaroa Village, BOP
05.2019 - Current
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Planned order execution to simultaneously deliver items ordered together.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
Education
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Aspire 2
AucklandNational Certificate Level 3 & 4 - Business Administration & Computing
Anamata Private Establishment
Whakatane2004
No Degree - Business Administration L2
Te Ata Hou Ki Whanganui-a-Tara
Wellington1993
No Degree - Business Administration L1
Te Ata Hou Ki Hinepukohurangi
Ruatahuna1992
Skills
- Funds Reconciliation
- Internal Controls Implementation
- Accounts Receivable and Payable
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Inventory Management
- Accounts Payable
- Purchase Orders
- Accounts Receivable
- Data Entry
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Events Coordination
- Schedule Coordination
- Travel Coordination
- Policy Writing
- Timesheet Processing
- Executive Support
- Office Administration
- Supplies Ordering
- Flexible Schedule
- Team Building and Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Office Management
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Administrative Support
- Mail Handling
- Project Management
- MS Office
- Record Preparation
- Proposal Evaluation
- Operations Management
- Budget Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Budget Development
Timeline
Accounts
Kaingaroa Forest School
06.2021 - Current
Front Office Manager
Kaingaroa Forest School
05.2019 - Current
Bus Driver
Kaingaroa Forest School
05.2019 - Current
Food in School
Kaingaroa Forest School
05.2019 - Current
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Aspire 2
National Certificate Level 3 & 4 - Business Administration & Computing
Anamata Private Establishment
No Degree - Business Administration L2
Te Ata Hou Ki Whanganui-a-Tara
No Degree - Business Administration L1
Te Ata Hou Ki Hinepukohurangi