Pehimana McGarvey
Whakatane,BOP
Summary
Driven professional with experience in financial operations and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor financial performance and provide sound financial guidance to executive teams. Skilled in developing budgets and financial forecasts, as well as overseeing financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll with knowledge of audits, cost accounting, and credit and collections. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy on your team. I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Bay Of Plenty, Whakatane
11.2023 - Current
- First point of contact in the CE office.
- Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organising travel arrangements.
- Greeted visitors and customers warmly, offering refreshments as appropriate.
- Ordered office supplies as needed and maintained inventory records.
- Responded promptly to emails from customers and other departments within the organisation.
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and tidiness.
- Assisted with coordination of events, including external bookings and catering services.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
Courier Driver
New Zealand Couriers
Bay Of Plenty , Whakatane
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered packages, documents, and mail to businesses and homes in the Opotiki area.
- Followed company procedures for tracking deliveries accurately and timely.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding arrival times and delays.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
Financial Administrator
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
Pakuranga , Auckland
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Utilised Microsoft Excel to develop spreadsheets that tracked income and expenses trends.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable and receivable records.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Experienced in the use of Smart Payroll to manage payroll in small business settings.
- Advanced proficiency in the use of Xero to manage client accounts and company expenditures.
- Provided support during external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding promptly to requests.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
- Reconciled accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy of data entered into the system.
Education Coordinator - LEOTC
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
Pakuranga , Auckland
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated school bookings.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for students, ensuring seamless travel to and from Te Tuhi for art class attendance.
- Maintained strong relationships with teachers to provide additional resources for students.
- Maintained detailed records of students and school numbers to report back to the Ministry of Education.
Sales and Administrator
NZ Cars Limited
Papatoetoe, Auckland
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted with training new employees on sales procedures.
- Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
- Provided exceptional customer service by resolving issues and addressing inquiries effectively.
- Processed paperwork and banking.
- Enticed customers with sales and promotions to boost sales.
Education
NZ Diploma in Business - Accounting
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, NZ06-2017
Beauty Consultancy - Beauty Therapy
Manukau Institute of Technology
Otara, NZ12-2013
Skills
- Executive Support
- Events Coordination
- Office Administration
- Audit Assistance
- Bookkeeping Operations
- HR Systems
- Budget Management
- Familiar with Account Coding
- Bank Deposits
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Income Statements
- Stakeholder and Investor Relations
- Emergency Procedures
- Supplies Ordering
- Travel Coordination
- Business Administration
Accomplishments
- Awarded Top Student in Accounting Practices
- Awarded Overall Top Student in Beauty Consultancy
Certification
- Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
References
Mary Kingi
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Executive Assistant to CE
Phone: 027 702 6650
Cherry Tawhai
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
Office Administrator Manager
Phone: 021 655 655
Grace Wright
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
Interior Design Coordinator
Phone: 027 769 0406
Timeline
Administrator
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
11.2023 - Current
Courier Driver
New Zealand Couriers
05.2022 - 08.2022
Education Coordinator - LEOTC
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
01.2020 - 12.2020
Financial Administrator
Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust
05.2016 - 08.2022
Sales and Administrator
NZ Cars Limited
02.2014 - 12.2014
NZ Diploma in Business - Accounting
Manukau Institute of Technology
Beauty Consultancy - Beauty Therapy
Manukau Institute of Technology
- Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
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