NAVERA KHAN
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Farro Fresh Holdings Ltd, excelling in high-volume invoice processing and supplier management. Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel, I leverage analytical problem-solving and a client service mindset to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance, consistently delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Farro Fresh Holdings Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed over 700 invoices monthly using Xero, Relay, and GPOS, ensuring timely supplier payments.
- Assisted with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for accurate month-end reporting.
- Maintained supplier master data and resolved payment discrepancies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Automated processes using Excel to streamline data management and improve accuracy.
Senior Immigration Officer/Technical Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Led complex case management involving high-risk compliance decisions, requiring strong analytical judgement and adherence to policy.
- Conducted investigations into non-compliance and fraudulent activity, coordinating with cross-functional teams and government agencies.
- Delivered reports and recommendations to senior management to support strategic compliance decisions.
- Provided mentoring and policy guidance to colleagues, enhancing operational consistency and service quality.
Customer Service and Reconciliation Officer
Auckland Transport
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Utilized data-driven insights and analytical tools to identify, track, and report emerging risks or patterns of concern within visa and sponsorship streams.
- Provided frontline financial support by resolving customer disputes, reconciling owed balances, and managing transaction discrepancies.
- Ensured accurate financial recordkeeping for reimbursements and account adjustments to meet audit standards.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives, identifying customer service pain points and improving system efficiency.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting - Taxation, Financial Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Accounting Information Systems
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Skills
- Tax compliance support
- Legislative research
- Analytical problem-solving
- Client service mindset
- Professional judgment
- Learning and development
- Xero and MYOB proficiency
- Relay and GPOS expertise
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Core Skills
Tax Compliance Support, Legislative Research, Analytical Problem-Solving, Client Service Mindset, Professional Judgement, Learning & Development Focus, Xero, MYOB, Relay, GPOS, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Recent Certifications
- Xero (Advanced)
- MYOB Payroll
- Accounts Admin & Payroll
- Xero Payroll
- Excel (Advanced)
Certificates And References
Xero (Advanced) | MYOB Payroll | Accounts Admin & Payroll | Xero Payroll | Excel (Advanced)
Projects
- Capstone thesis: utilized regression analysis and a scoring system to examine auditor traits impacting fraud detection.
- Investigated auditor characteristics contributing to accounting fraud detection.
- Length: 7,000 words.
Auditing: assessed internal controls and fraud risks in firms of varying sizes
- Completed live projects analyzing and identifying small to material audit risks in diverse business environments.
- Taxation: researched and applied NZ tax regulations in case-based scenarios.
- Investment Theory: employed regression, ANOVA, and beta analysis in portfolio simulations.
- Corporate Finance: conducted capital structure evaluations and industry comparisons using ratio and comparative analysis.
Professional Statement
Graduate accountant with a very recent Master of Professional Accounting degree from AUT. Strong decision-making, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a learning mindset are suited to tax compliance and advisory environments. Experienced in preparing GST/PAYE support schedules, researching accounting issues, and contributing to audit and documentation processes. Motivated to grow within a supportive professional services firm and progress toward CA ANZ
Personal Information
Citizenship: NZ citizen
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Professional
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Farro Fresh Holdings Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Immigration Officer/Technical Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
11.2017 - 06.2022
Customer Service and Reconciliation Officer
Auckland Transport
06.2014 - 11.2017
Master of Professional Accounting - Taxation, Financial Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Accounting Information Systems
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)