Experience

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  The University of Auckland

  • New Zealand
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Programme Manager

    • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Research Accountant

    • Jul 2016 - Present

    This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of management and financial reporting for the National Research Collaborations which the University of Auckland hosts. The National Research Collaborations (NRC) are cross-institutional research networks that support production of the absolute best research and researchers in tertiary education institutions across New Zealand. The works of NRC’s have wide-ranging impacts on New Zealand’s society and economy, ranging from commercialisation of the results of the NRC’s research, to public health initiatives, improved biosecurity, better management of New Zealand’s natural environment, and social change.Research Accountant is responsible for providing ongoing reporting to a variety of stakeholders both within and external to the University for National eScience Infrastructure, Te Punaha Matatini, New Zealand Institute of Pacific Research. The key accountabilities includes: • Providing regular financial reporting and analysis to the various stakeholders within the University• Providing financial information for board reporting processes• Providing financial input into annual plans budgets and contract negotiation where needed• Regularly analyzing and reviewing operati8onal and financial processes to identify areas for improvement

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  The University of Auckland

  • New Zealand
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Faculty Accountant, Faculty of Engineering

    • Jul 2006 - Feb 2015

    - Budgeting, forecasting and analysing especially for research project;- Approving grant application budget and providing final reconciliation report to grantor if it is required;- Responsible for releasing faculty’s capital expenditure allocation;- Managing the Financial Administrator and Financial Supervisor by providing training and supervising their work;- • Responsible for managing the accounts of the Faculty by ensuring all financial transactions are processed and recorded accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with University policies

  • Faculty Accountant

    • Jul 2006 - Feb 2015

    • Responsible for faculty grant budgeting and monthly forecasting• Approving grant application budget and providing final reconciliation report to grantor if it is required• Responsible for all queries, short term extensions for grants• Managing the Financial Administrator and Financial Supervisor by providing training and supervising their work• Responsible for managing the accounts of the Faculty by ensuring all financial transactions are processed and recorded accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with University policies• Responsible for releasing faculty’s capital expenditure allocation• Assisting the Finance Manager with forecasts, budget, other projections and financial reviews• Responsible for providing monthly financial reports to departments and maintaining in-house financial systems• Responsible for analyzing and reconciling the monthly accounts as well as the analysis on variance between budget and actuals/forecasting• Attending to financial operational queries and specific accounting problems as requested• First point of contact for all financial matters. Advise and assist Departmental Managers, Secretarial and Technical Staff on financial procedures

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  Faculty of Engineering, the University of Auckland

  • 20 Symonds Street

  • Financial Supervisor

    • Oct 2002 - Jul 2006
    • 20 Symonds Street

    • Responsible for the month end general ledger as well as the year end general ledger, making sure that expenses and income have been accounted • Running monthly report for the faculty and distribute to department concerned• Analysing the monthly financials for the faculty• Forecasting of operation expenses as well as capital expenses for the faculty monthly• Responsible for asset register of the faculty,  Maintaining the asset register for administration of Faculty of Engineering Reconciling monthly the asset register with asset suspense account Forecasting for capital expenditure of the faculty monthly Responsible for the stocktaking for the faculty • Responsible for forecasting as well as financials of the external research grants monthly• Responsible for tax issues of the faculty, including GST, FBT and withholding tax• Supervising the account payable processing in the faculty • Overlooking the account receivable processing of the faculty• System analysis to improve accounting procedures• Involving in budgeting process• Assisting and reporting to the Finance Manager

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  Clinical Sciences Group, the University of Auckland

  • Grafton Road, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Group Assistant

    • Feb 2001 - Oct 2002
    • Grafton Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    • Financial transactions including Processing documents for purchasing through PeopleSoft – getting requisition order; assigning order no.; faxing order to supplier Processing payment of invoices through PeopleSoft – making sure that the goods are received before the purchase voucher is issued; issuing the purchases vouchers Processing RPFs – doing the reimbursements manually Processing documents related to the collection of income (invoices) – inputting the collection of income into the cash account; doing the banking deposit Recovering costs charged against divisional activity centres such as network, telecommunication and photocopying charges• Financial records including Reconciling all financial transactions Providing financial data Assisting with the annual budget• Administrative duties including Performing Help Desk functions, co-ordinate enquires to Group and answer queries Disseminating information to the management team including organizing incoming/outgoing mail, faxes and email Assisting Managers with production of financial reports

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  New Zealand Embassy in Beijing, China

  • Beijing City, China

  • Receptionist/Administrator

    • Jun 1995 - Jul 1996
    • Beijing City, China

    • Dealing with switch board phone calls;• Processing mail, both in-coming and out-going including registered and express mail;• Arranging vehicles for Embassy staff including the Ambassador as well as visitors from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade;• Translating Chinese letters and notes into English.

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  Embassy of Bangladesh in Beijing, China

  • Beijing City, China

  • Embassy Secretary/Interpreter for Minister

    • May 1994 - Jul 1995
    • Beijing City, China

    • Translating Chinese into English and vice versa, including important documents;• Providing simultaneous interpretation for Minister;• Checking material for visa officers;• Compiling information on specific subjects for Embassy staff;• Making appointments for the Minister.

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  China Rainbow Travel Service, Beijing, China

  • Beijing City, China

  • Travel Consultant & Tourist Guide

    • Nov 1992 - Apr 1994
    • Beijing City, China

    • Managing a sales team of 4• Building and maintaining relationships with counterpart from other cities• Consulting regarding travel information to customers;• Preparing itineraries;• Making reservations, arranging insurance and issuing tickets;• Applying for visas for customers;• Acting as a tourist guide.

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  Open University of Shou Gang, Beijing, China

  • Beijing City, China

  • English Teacher

    • Jul 1989 - Nov 1992
    • Beijing City, China

    Papers Taught: Oral English, Comprehensive English Listening, Intensive English Reading, Extensive English Reading