Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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FREND KALAI

Port Moresby,NCD

Summary

COMMITTED AND DEDICATED YOUNG PROFESSIONAL WITH 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ACCOUNTS, PAYROLL AND ADMINISTRATION. AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS FLEXIBLE, BELIEVES IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OPEN TO NEW IDEAS AND CHALLENGES WHILE OFFERING A SUPPORTIVE AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO WORK.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Officer

Mantra Trilogy
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to company growth by enabling informed decisionmaking.
  • Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
  • Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using SIHOT PMS software.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

Night Auditor

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing night audit tasks and resolving issues promptly.
  • Streamlined the check-in and check-out process for guests, ensuring a smooth experience during overnight hours.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by diligently balancing daily revenue reports and identifying discrepancies.
  • Assisted management in forecasting room occupancy rates, optimizing room allocation and maximizing revenue.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to overnight guests, addressing inquiries, and offering assistance as needed.


Night Auditor

Pacific Hotel
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Revenue posting, Credit card reconciliation, Reservations, Prepare and submit daily reports

Accounts Administrator

Think Commercial Property Management
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepare and process payroll, Debtors, Creditors, Lease-Rental/Site management, Journal entries, Bank reconciliation, GL reconciliation, End of Month
  • Ensured timely financial reporting through diligent data entry and reconciliation efforts.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate account balances and expense projections.
  • Facilitated prompt vendor payments by verifying invoices, obtaining approvals, and processing checks in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined payroll processing with meticulous timesheet verification, ensuring employees received accurate compensation on time.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

Accounts/Admin

Paronella Park
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bank reconciliation, Payroll, Reservations, Filing

FRONT DESK CLERK

Acacia Court Motel
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Reception duties, telephone inquiries, Verify registrations, greet and register guests, Manage bookings

FINANCE SUPPORT OFFICER-ATTACHE

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
08.2015 - 12.2021
  • Data entry, invoicing, bank reconciliations, Statement follow ups, payroll 200+ staff, Daily and weekly backups of all financial information, Create 'new' companies, departments and general ledger accounts, Train staff on software and basic accounting, Accounts receiving, accounts payable, End of year roll over, Assist internal/external auditors with financial reports

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Receipts and payment processing, Prepare journals, Prepare monthly bank reconciliation (trade/social funds), Raising payment vouchers, Processing social fund grants, Reconciliation of creditor accounts, Prepare expenditure board meeting agendas, Weekly banking (deposits, cheques, telegraphic transfers)

Education

Skills

  • Confident communicator
  • Excellent oral presentation skills
  • High level training and facilitation skills
  • MS OFFICE (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
  • MYOB
  • XERO
  • ATTACHE
  • NETSUITE
  • RMS-Hospitality
  • FOUNDU PAYROLL
  • UPDATE247 - Hospitality
  • RE-LEASED - Leasing
  • Office 365
  • Room master - Hospitality

References


  • Emil Gan, +61 4080 8000, emil.gan@mantra.com.au, General Manager, Mantra Trilogy Hotel/Apartments
  • Megan Webster, +61 405 406 511, meegan.webster@reefcasino.com.au, Rooms Division Manager, Pullman Reef Casino Hotel
  • Jenni Vogel, +61 412 649 743, jenni.vogel@thinkcommercial.net.au, Financial Controller, Think Commercial Property Management-Cairns
  • Donnie Hernandez, +61 478 961 512, fom@pacifichotelcairns.com, Front Office Manager, Pacific Hotel Cairns
  • Major George Karogo, 7382 9992, George.karogo@png.salvationarmy.org, Finance Manager (Former), The Salvation Army PNG Headquarters
  • Major Renagi Ali, 7342 1951, renagi.ali@png.salvationarmy.org, Assistant Secretary for Business Administration, The Salvation Army PNG headquarters

Timeline

Accounts Officer

Mantra Trilogy
05.2024 - 05.2024

Night Auditor

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
04.2024 - 05.2024

Night Auditor

Pacific Hotel
10.2023 - 03.2024

Accounts Administrator

Think Commercial Property Management
10.2022 - 03.2024

Accounts/Admin

Paronella Park
04.2022 - 10.2022

FRONT DESK CLERK

Acacia Court Motel
04.2022 - 07.2022

FINANCE SUPPORT OFFICER-ATTACHE

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
08.2015 - 12.2021

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
10.2012 - 08.2015

FREND KALAI