Experience

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  Heritage Hotel Auckland Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Assistant Hotel Accountant

    • Aug 2008 - Present
    • Auckland

    • Assist the Hotel Accountant with the preparation of the following financial reports :Budgets: Operating Capital Cash Flow Daily RevenueMonthly Financial Statements Food & Beverage Cost Control ReportsYear End Financial Accounts for auditNight Audit:In conjunction with the Front Office Manager, ensure night audit procedures are performed and reports produced through hotel software Fidelio, which enable management to be satisfied that all transactions are recorded accurately and classified correctly.Month End:• Review accounts payable to ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources through SUN accounting software.• Complete the monthly reconciliation for all hotel balance sheet accounts.• Complete the month end reconciliation of bank accounts.• Supply all departments with accurate statistical information on a timely basis.• Assist the Hotel Accountant with the completion of the following tasks:• Debtors: Approve credit only to credit worthy organisations.Ensure invoices sent out are accurate and on time.Promptly resolve queries from debtors as/when they arise.Implement procedures to recover outstanding debts.Monitor the Debtors balance.• Process and reconcile Front Office banking• Investors: Correspond with investorsPrepare Investor Returns/Statements on a monthly and annual basis.• Prepare: Daily cash position reports.Daily bank reconciliationsReconciliation of Daily Revenue ReportWeekly Payroll report for Heritage Hotel Spa Du Vin’s management analysisMonthly cash flow statements• Budgets/Forecasts: Assist, advice and collate departments’ monthly forecasts and preparation of hotel annual budgets.

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  JJ's on the Park, Suva, Fiji

  • Hotel Accountant

    • Jan 2004 - Apr 2008

    Under the guidance of the company’s Managing Director, controlled and managed the daily financial operations of the business. Compile monthly and full quarterly pack management accounts including reporting to the Chairman based in Brisbane Australia. Assisted in the preparation of the annual financial budgets. Performed daily reconciliation of all income centres that is Hotel, Restaurant/Bar and the Function centre and investigate any difference. Prepare weekly cash flow forecast. Liaise directly with the company banker’s on financial matters relating to the operations. Attend meetings with the Government Departments, the Customers and the Suppliers regarding outstanding issues and acted in the capacity as the Company’s Secretary. Performed company’s monthly bank reconciliation statement through MYOB. Track and reconcile all credit card transactions on a daily basis through internet banking. Monthly reconciliation of the Hotel Roommaster software with MYOB accounting software to see that all cash and credit transactions were properly recorded and taken up for financial reporting. (Clearing City Ledger). Prioritise Creditor payments, ensuring payments are made by 20th of every month. Authorise payment requisition after ensuring that all goods listed on our purchase order has been correctly invoiced and received by an authorised person. Monitor purchasing to ensure sufficient level of stock is maintained for efficient operations of the business and that the cost of sales is within appropriate percentages. Prepare weekly payroll on MYOB (Standss Paymaker) and monitor staff sick and annual leave entitlements. Involved with improving and keeping statutory payments (PAYE,VAT(GST),HTT,FNPF (Kiwisaver) etc) up to date on a regular basis.

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  Central Queensland University, Suva, Fiji

  • Senior Financial Officer

    • Nov 1999 - Dec 2003

    Accounting software used was Landmark version 98. Reported directly to the Campus Director after company Financial Controller was moved to Brisbane. Solely responsible for preparation of the monthly management accounts and reported directly to the head office in Brisbane Australia, prepared monthly general ledger reconciliations of all Balance Sheet items, maintained fixed asset schedule for both accounting and tax purposes, performed all four bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Being the contact person for the external auditors in year 2002 and 2003 financial year end audit. Monitor outstanding student fee collection, handle arrangements for student fees payment with the Manager Student Administration. Prepared full monthly and fortnightly payroll for the whole campus and updated all leave records for accounts purpose for both local and expatriate staffs. Maintained statutory payments (PAYE, FNPF, etc) up to date on a regular basis. Planned and scheduled orders for goods and services including company stationery. Negotiated with suppliers on prices, credit terms and discounts for quality stock. Maintained company’s general and staff medical insurance and monitor all insurance claims. Maintained company’s lease vehicle administration.