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Currently in Fiji Navleen is looking for employment relevant to her skills and experience and will accept employment in any New Zealand location.
VISION
To increase the shareholder value and maximize profit by improving the operational efficiencies and optimal utilization of the available resources.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To find a challenging and rewarding position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience.
PROFILE
My career has led me to specialize and become a goal-oriented Financial Controller with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to achieve overall corporate goals and objectives. I have a proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of the process improvements. I believe in proactive planning and modern leadership methods through staff motivation and involvement in both decision-making and target-setting.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Accounting Management
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting • Cash Flow Management
• Cost Reductions
• Consolidation
• Auditing • Regulatory Compliance
• Efficiency Improvements
• Human Management Skills
• Stock & Time Management
OTHER SKILLS BASE
• IT: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and other Windows based applications
• Hands-on experience as an administrator on Attaché Accounting Package, Arrow Accounting Package, MYOB Accounting Package and QuickBooks Accounting Package.
• Valid and clean group 2 driving license.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Private Hospital Suva, (Aug 2008 – to date)
Financial Controller
Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements, forecasts, budgets and presentation of the same to the Board of Directors. In-charge of IT department as well and overseeing general accounting functions, including payables and receivables, account reconciliation, and cash flow management. Also given the responsibility of developing a very new and young team of graduates to achieve established objectives.
Key Achievements:
Managed to get the financials for 5 months (Jul 08 to Nov 08) done from scratch (even posting the supplier / customer invoices into the system) in less than 3 ½ months with a new 6 member team including myself due to changes brought about in the finance team.
Placed controls on cash flow management to avoid possible embezzlement.
Provided training to accounting staffs after attending Attaché Power User conference from Australia.
Major grocery store, Suva, (Feb 2002 – Mar 2008)
Group Financial Controller & Company Secretary
Directed financial management functions including development of yearly financial statements, consolidation, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash flow management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new computer applications. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Managing Director concerning financial forecasts and reports.
The following subsidiaries of Food For Less group of companies came under my direct supervision:
• Supermarkets – wholesaler and retailer of groceries and related products in Fiji.
• Tyres & Automotive Supplier – wholesaler and retailer of brand known new tyres and spare parts in Fiji.
• Shopping Mart – wholesaler and retailer of cosmetic items in Fiji.
Key Achievements:
Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation processes and implementation of worker bonus scheme.
Implementation of MYOB accounting software in 2003, and provided training to accounting staffs.
Implementation of QuickBooks accounting software in 2005, and provided training to accounting staffs.
xxx Supermarkets, Suva, 2001 – 2002
Financial Accountant
Prepared financial reports, Cash flow reporting, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business objectives. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Led teams in carrying out special projects. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Worked in collaboration with Financial Controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.
xxxxx Supermarkets, Suva, Nov 1999 – 2001
Branch Accountant
Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and AR/AP. Prepared financial statements
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 30 / 05 / 1980
Place of Birth : Ba Mission Hospital, Ba.
Marital Status : Married with 2 kids
Languages : Conversational & Written English and Hindi
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Economics
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC – Suva, Fiji.
OTHER MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
Affiliate Accountant – Membership # 2336
FIJI INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS – Suva, Fiji.
COMMUNITY WORK
Fiji Association of Social Workers – Treasurer, Active member (2005)
Nasinu Football Association – Treasurer, Active member (2006)
Nasinu Football Association – Secretary, Active member (2008)
INTERESTS
Playing chess, soccer, volleyball, surfing the internet, making friends and reading the news papers.
REFERENCES
Mr. xxxx Prasad Managing Director – xxxxxxx Ltd.
xxxxx Operations Manager – Private Hospital Suva
Phone: Mrs. xxxxxx HR Consultant / Director – Human Resources Development xxxxxx Ltd
Dr. xxxxxx Senior Lecturer – School of Accounting and Finance, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay Campus, Fiji
Full details available on request.
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