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Adwin Aman Chand

Adwin Aman Chand

Warrnambool,Australia

Summary

Precise, detailed oriented professional with sound judgement and decision-making skills. Experienced in Internal Audit and Imports & Export possessing a diverse skill set focusing on Risk management, strategic planning, internal control policing, forecasting, trend analysis, Sales Analysis, Stock Transfer, Stock Ordering, Planning strategies for marketing of imported goods and invoice & payment posting. A qualify – focused leader capable of delegating tasks and overseeing staff work products. Proficient in Financial/Distribution Suites as well as MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Harris Scarfe
11.2023 - Current

Point of Sale (POS)

· Process transactions accurately and promptly

· Follow the Loss Prevention guidelines of the company.

· Always maintain a tidy and clean POS area.

· Follow all POS procedures accurately and efficiently.

  • Promote the features of the Harris Scarfe card to all customers

Customer Engagement

· Acknowledging the customer by making eye contact and greeting

· Assist the customers with presenting options and recommending solutions.

· Provide accurate information about the store and its products and focus on providing the customer with a solution as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • Minimize queuing time at the point of sale, ask for help or assist with line movement

Senior Imports & Export Officer

Kalabo Investments Limited-T/A Shop N Save Supermarket
04.2018 - 04.2023

Sales Analysis

· Analyze Own Line products

· Monitoring movement of Inventories through analysis

· Forecasting of Imported Products and advising the Manager on reordering

Export Ordering

· Raising all supplier orders for Export purposes to Mangere and Brisbane branches.

· Following & Ensuring delivery of all supplier items at the warehouse for export

· Liaising and organizing with the Warehouse Team on Own Imported Products that are to be exported.

· Raising Export Invoices to be charged to the Export Consignee as well as Invoice for Internal charges.

· Filing and maintaining records of Export Invoices, Customs Entry, Customs invoices, LPO, and Export Invoices for the Finance Department and External Audit Purposes.

Markdown (Price Reduction)

· Conduct & compile Stock Take of the holding stock of near-expiry items.

· Running analysis on the holding stock to ascertain the weeks of stock held.

· Organizing and following that Markdown for all branches are done promptly.

· Following up on the Expired stock held at branches once expiration is met for own line.

· Ensuring that price is reverted to normal once expiry is met for own line products.

· Compiling Expired Stock for record-keeping.

Maintaining Shipment & Expiry

· Maintaining a record of all consignments received at the warehouse.

· Monitoring expiry of items received of the shipments.

Posting- Invoices/ Payment Entry

· Vetting all Vouchers & Payments Entry done by the Import Officer into Epicor

· Posting all Voucher & Payment Entry done by the Import Officer in Epicor

Stock Takes & Transfer

· Monitoring Stock availability at branches through Stock Takes of SNS GROUP

· Organizing Inter-company Transfers of Own Line products that are slow-moving, overstock, or out of stock at branches.

· Ensure Product availability of Own Line Imported products at respective Stores for items available at the warehouse.

Use of Epicor

· Use Epicor Software to generate Purchase Receipts to be used in Stock Analysis Reports

· Use of Epicor Software to generate Transfers between warehouses and Stores which is used in Stock Analysis Reports and monitor the movement of inventory within the SNS Group.

· Use Epicor Software and Electronic Requisition (Ereq) Software to generate Purchase Orders for local suppliers for the purpose of export.

Marketing

· Planning and implementing strategies of Product Marketing to enhance the Sales of Own Imported Products.

· Providing stores with product information of Own Line items for sampling and hand-to-hand Sales.

· Providing product information for the purpose of Paper/Facebook Advertising.

Permits

· Liaising with Government bodies on the release of Consignments and Permits

· Overseeing that Permits are applied promptly.

Product Testing

· Organizing Testing of products (Product Analysis) requested by the government authorities at the University of the South Pacific Science Laboratory or Ministry of Agriculture Laboratory.

Branch Visit & Assessment Reports

· Visiting Stores at regular intervals to assess Own Line Imported products Display, Branch feedback, Storage checks, and advising Store Managers on Marketing strategies to enhance the Sales of Products.

· Ensuring the Branches are using the FIFO method of Inventory control of Stock Rotations and adequate Stocks are held at respective Stores based on their Sales projections.

· Compiling and making Assessment Reports of Store Inspections in line with the Objectives and procedures of the Company to the Import & Export Manager and Company Directors.

Internal Audit Officer

Kalabo Investments Limited - T/A Shop N Save Supermarket
12.2014 - 04.2018

Implementations

· Design/revise the audit objectives, methodology, and reporting structure and facilitate the Management’s requirements.

· Develop deliverable and business progress reviews with the Audit Manager and Management so that the company policies and procedures are not affected by the Risk factors involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

Stock Variance Report

· Prepare weekly/monthly Stock Variance Reports for respective stores, warehouses, and the whole SNS Group which are submitted to the Audit Manager and Directors.

· Examine the queries in line with the Audit objective and find out possible situations on how the variances have occurred and possible solutions are outlined to ensure the Financial and operational integrity are not compromised in future events.

· Implementation and policing of Internal Control procedures

· Highlight Risk factors to the company and implement Internal Control procedures to mitigate losses and risks to the company.

· Keeping a check on the company procedures, policies, and regulations and ensuring compliance by respective departments.

Interviews

· Conduct interviews with Managers and Staff in relation to Stock Variances highlighted in the Audit Report.

Verification of Import Shipments

· Verification of Import Shipments received in the Warehouse to check the accuracy and match the Quantity invoiced with the quantity received in the consignment.

· Prepare shipment verification reports to be submitted to the Audit Manager and Directors.

Cashier & Head of Cashier till balancing

· Till Balancing of Store Cashiers and Head of Cashiers to control theft and mitigate the risks associated with the Cash flow of the respective stores.

Visit respective Stores & Warehouses

· Branch/ Warehouse Audit conducted at regular intervals to check the compliance of company procedures, check product quality, expiry display and storage, based on the methodologies and Audit objectives, and prepare and submit Reports of respective branch/warehouse to the Audit Manager and Directors for review.

Inventory Stock Takes

· Conduct physical inventories of inventory items to ensure that items are accurately valued and stored for financial purposes.

· Inspect physical inventories to determine whether the items are damaged or expired.

Strategic Planning

· Implementing strategies with Managers to monitor inventory movement and ways to avoid Stock discrepancies from the Risk assessment conducted during the Testing period of the Strategies outlined.

Approvals

· Approve Inventory Transfers within stores to avoid Stock loss due to expiry and damages.

· Approve Supplier returns of damaged or expired inventories to avoid losses to the company.

Use of Epicor Software

· Use Epicor Software to generate Purchase Receipts to be used in Stock Balancing Reports

· Use of Epicor Software to generate Transfers between warehouse and Stores which is used in Stock Balancing Reports and monitoring the movement of inventory within the SNS Group.

Student Helpdesk Office Intern

University of the South Pacific - Information and Communications Technology Department
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Setup and configure wireless on student and staff's devices.
  • Provide support to Students with network and other device issues.
  • Monitor that all systems are working.
  • Supervise and monitor what students use at the Labs.

Accounts Officer

George Transport Limited
12.2011 - 02.2012
  • Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements
  • Calculation and Preparation of weekly wages for staffs
  • Sorting and arranging invoices in synchronized order for Audit.
  • Maintaining and recording of daily Transactions
  • Preparation of VAT Returns
  • Other Administrative Support

Education

MBA -

Asia Pacific International College
Melbourne, Australia
07.2025

Bachelor's Degree in BCOM - Accounting and Banking & Finance

University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
08.2016

Secondary School -

Gospel High School
Suva, Fiji
12.2010

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Analytical Skill
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Leadership qualities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail

References

Nisheel Kisun Deo

Director

Kalabo Investment Ltd T/A Shop N Save

+679 999 1884

nisheel@shopnsave.com.fj


Saten Prasad

Imports & Exports Manager

Kalabo Investment Ltd T/A Shop N Save

+679 999 1660

satenp@shopnsave.com.fj


Ritesh Nand

Operations Manager

Kalabo Investment Ltd T/A Shop N Save

+679 999 0207

riteshn@shopnsave.com.fj

Timeline

Team Member

Harris Scarfe
11.2023 - Current

Senior Imports & Export Officer

Kalabo Investments Limited-T/A Shop N Save Supermarket
04.2018 - 04.2023

Internal Audit Officer

Kalabo Investments Limited - T/A Shop N Save Supermarket
12.2014 - 04.2018

Student Helpdesk Office Intern

University of the South Pacific - Information and Communications Technology Department
06.2014 - 12.2014

Accounts Officer

George Transport Limited
12.2011 - 02.2012

MBA -

Asia Pacific International College

Bachelor's Degree in BCOM - Accounting and Banking & Finance

University of The South Pacific

Secondary School -

Gospel High School
Adwin Aman Chand