Sandra Hiku-Talagi

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
• Drove operational efficiency within the administration team through continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Played an integral role in long-term strategic planning efforts, using financial modelling techniques to project future performance accurately.
• To facilitate communications and prompt transmission of information between the NAO, Donors, Project managers, Stakeholders and Government Departments as appropriate.

• Processed checks to vendors and sought out signatures.
• Participated actively in planning and executing company events.
• Entered invoice into accounting software for payment.
• Managed contract and price negotiations with office vendors and service providers.
• Created training materials for new hires, supporting their integration into the team and enhancing overall productivity levels as a result.
• Managed office supply inventory, ensuring adequate levels were maintained while reducing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.

• Reason for Leaving - relocated to Niue

* May 2006 - 2007 Dealer Lending Team Leader

* May 2005 - 2006 Dealer Team - Lender

* Nov 2004 - 2005 Retail Team - Lender

Reason for Leaving - Restructure in the company and close to home

* June 2004 - Nov 2004 Lending Officer

* April 2002 - 2004 Account Manager

Reason for Leaving - Head hunted

Reason for Leaving - Head hunted

* March 1999 - 2001 Call Centre Team Leader

* April 1996 - 1999 Customer Care Consultant

* March 1995 - 1996 Customer Services Call Centre Agent

* Feb 1994 - 1995 New Business Accounts Clerk

Reason for Leaving - Head hunted, new challenge and experience to upskill