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Manish Badhan

Manish Badhan

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Accountant with proven expertise at Accor Finance Hub in bank reconciliation and financial statement preparation. Adept at accounts receivable management and customer dispute resolution, I consistently enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, I drive compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Accountant

Accor Finance Hub
Auckland CBD, New Zealand
05.2021 - Current
  • Reporting to Financial Controller, my key responsibilities include bank reconciliation, checking of trail balance and daily reports, processing payments and preparing/posting journals and overlooking of all AP & AR.
  • Additionally, checking and uploading payroll; preparing month-end reports, P&L, and balance sheet, alongside GST reconciliation.
  • Monitored cash flow activities and forecast future cash requirements.
  • Prepared balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Managed daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
  • Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
  • Processed payroll entries and reports for employees.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
  • Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of financial information and employee records.

Accounts Receivable Officer

Sofitel Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Key responsibilities & deliverables include maintaining billing systems, performing daily banking-related tasks, allocating payments, generating & Issuing invoices and account statements, performing accounts reconciliations, and maintaining accounts receivable files and records.
  • Additionally, producing monthly financial & management reports, investigating and resolving irregularities, assisting in general financial management and analysis.
  • I also ran the monthly credit meetings, performed month end procedures and assisted the team with payroll and related tasks.
  • Ensured that all invoices were paid within the agreed upon terms of each contract.
  • Responded to customer complaints concerning billing errors or questions promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored customer accounts for delinquencies or any irregularities in payments.
  • Analyzed customer account activity, identified trends and recommended improvements to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Answered incoming inquiries from customers regarding account status, payment options and other related topics.
  • Conducted credit checks on new customers prior to extending credit terms.
  • Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
  • Developed procedures for handling disputed items or chargebacks from customers.
  • Verified accuracy of invoices prior to submitting them for payment processing.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy of reported balances.
  • Assisted with the collection of overdue payments from customers by making phone calls and sending emails and letters.
  • Communicated effectively with internal departments including Accounts Payable, Sales and Marketing teams regarding customer inquiries or disputes.
  • Reviewed and processed customer invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
  • Provided support during external audits ensuring proper documentation is provided when requested.
  • Tracked daily deposits to ensure accuracy of cash postings against invoices received.
  • Processed refunds and credits as requested by customers in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed accounts with credit balances to determine accuracy of refunds.
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Pullman Hotel
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2017 - 11.2020
  • Working closely with the Front Office Manager, my responsibilities included maintaining Room Division Brand Standards at all times, handling guest complaints through to resolution, managing daily events and tasks, monitoring cash floats, ensuring foreign currency transactions are completed as per brand standard.
  • Additionally, ensuring smooth front desk operations, processing of daily night audit operations, preparing daily revenue reports, and setting up of upselling targets for rooms division.
  • -- Employee of the month for April 2016 at Pullman
  • -- Manager of the year, 2016, at Pullman

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Hyatt Regency Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2011 - 06.2017
  • At Hyatt, I headed a team of Front Office cashiers/GSO and receptionists, and delivered on various tasks such as maintaining room division brand standards, handling guest complaints, managing front desk operations, and so on.
  • This role was quite similar to the role at Pullman Hotel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Delhi
Delhi, Delhi
01.1999 - 01.2001

Certificate of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Certificate in Accounting
04-2025

Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management

PIHMS
New Plymouth
01.2003

Diploma - Hotel Management

IHMCT&N
Jaipur, India
01.1999

Skills

  • Advanced MS Office
  • Advanced Synyati Spurwing
  • Invoicing
  • Ecobill for Hotel beds: Advanced
  • Illion Direct Risk management solutions
  • Net Suite
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Data analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Customer dispute resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Debt collection
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Month-end documentation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Payment processing
  • AP and AR processing
  • Credit control
  • MS office
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounting software proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month for April 2016 at Pullman
  • Manager of the year, 2016, at Pullman
  • Worked as Hotel Manager at IBIS Auckland Airport, covering for leave tenure of Hotel Manager.
  • Maintained AR Ranking among top 5 Accor Hotels in New Zealand all year around

References

Will be made available on request

Personal Information

Citizenship: NZ Citizen

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Accor Finance Hub
05.2021 - Current

Accounts Receivable Officer

Sofitel Auckland
12.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Pullman Hotel
06.2017 - 11.2020

Assistant Manager, Front Office

Hyatt Regency Auckland
01.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Delhi
01.1999 - 01.2001

Certificate of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Certificate in Accounting

Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management

PIHMS

Diploma - Hotel Management

IHMCT&N

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