Professional with solid background in financial record-keeping, transaction processing, and account reconciliation. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable in managing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Known for problem-solving skills and contributing to efficient financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Clerks, Part-time
Catch A Moment Photographic Studio Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements to provide insight into company performance.
Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate terms and ensure smooth transaction processes
Credit and Collections: Administer credit management policies and handle debtor inquiries, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data, including monthly statements and transaction details, into the accounting system
Completed accurate bank reconciliations, identifying errors and rectifying any discrepancies promptly.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Accounts Receivable/Assistant Accounts, Full-time
First Security Guard Services
08.2020 - 01.2023
Month-End Reporting: Processed month-end balance reports for various regions, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Payment Processing: Received and applied payments to accounts, including cash deposits and credit card transactions
Customer and Manager Collaboration: Worked closely with customers and managers to investigate and resolve payment issues
Cash Control: Managed cash deposits and completed cash control sheets to maintain accurate records
Collections and Dispute Resolution: Conducted collections efforts and handled bad checks, returns, and chargebacks
Account Reconciliation: Reconciled accounts and verified financial statements, ledgers, and accounts, making necessary corrections
Report Preparation: Prepared and reviewed financial reports, including invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable
Financial Document Preparation: Created and managed financial documents to support accurate accounting records
Budget Assistance: Assisted with budget preparation and financial planning
Administrative and Financial Support: Provided administrative support and collaborated with internal accountants to generate financial reports and ensure accurate financial management
Credit Management: Administered credit management processes to maintain financial stability and reduce risk
Additional responsibilities
Maintaining the billing system
Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
Assisting in general financial management and analysis
Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks
Responding to client inquiries
Liaising with customers and the sales team
Good Understanding of legal complexities
Ability to reconcile complex debtors' accounts
Managing and collecting debt from company debtors
Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks
Accounts Receivable Oversight: Maintained the accuracy and integrity of the accounts receivable ledger, processes, and systems
Month-End Procedures: Executed month-end processing tasks, including comprehensive financial reconciliations and reporting
Shipping and Export Coordination: Supported the shipping and export teams, facilitating smooth and efficient operations
Credit Control Management: Administered credit control processes to manage and mitigate financial risk
Sales and Service Report Processing: Processed sales orders and service reports, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
Xero Account Management: Managed customer and supplier accounts using Xero, addressing queries and escalating issues as required
Invoice Handling: Oversaw the matching, batching, and coding of production, house, and talent invoices
Bank and Supplier Reconciliation: Performed daily bank and supplier statement reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
Expense and Purchase Order Processing: Investigated outstanding invoices, processed internal expense claims, and managed purchase orders
Payroll Administration: Administered payroll using Smart Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation
Budget Support: Assisted with budget preparation and financial planning to support organisational goals
Accounts Receivable Officer, Full-time
MG Marketing
03.2015 - 02.2018
Accounts Management: Oversaw accounts payable and receivable function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions
Freight Invoices Allocation: Managed the allocation of freight invoices and associated costs to appropriate accounts
Month-End Processing: Conducted month-end processing activities, including financial reconciliation reporting
Administrative Support: Performed various administrative duties, including handling internal and external billing queries and customer account inquiries
Sales and Services Processing: Processed sales orders, service reports, and debtor's receipts, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
Bank Reconciliation: Executed daily bank reconciliation to verify and reconcile financial discrepancies
Accounts Reconciliation: Performed regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Credit management: Managed credit accounts and enforced credit policies to maintain financial stability
Project Coordinator, Internship
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)
07.2013 - 10.2013
Client Relations: Ensured clients' needs were met promptly and cost-effectively, maintaining high levels of satisfaction
Communication: Communicated project information clearly and accurately to clients and project teams, facilitating smooth operations
Program Assistance: Supported Events and Development programs, contributing to their successful execution
Budget and Timeline Support: Assisted the Product Development Manager and Trade Executive with budget management and adherence to project timelines
Stakeholder Engagement: Interacted with internal and external investors and sponsors to foster strong relationships and collaboration
Project Tracking: Monitored project status, including progress reports and financial tracking, to ensure project goals were achieved
Data Management: Performed data entry for budget reports and financial summaries, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
POS Operations: Assisted with point-of-sale (POS) systems as required for project and event needs
Education
Bachelor - International Tourism Management and Business Marketing
AUT University
01.2014
Certificate - First Aid
01.2013
Certificate - Culture and Cultural Competency
01.2011
Certificate - Healthcare and the Treaty of Waitangi