Summary
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Work History
Education
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Grace Lagrana

Aintree,VIC

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Administration Officer with a strong background in administration and account management and over a decade of professional work experience. Known for thoroughness, stroing attention to detail, and a remarkable ability to quickly grasp new concepts. Adept at handling complex tasks and ensuring accuracy in all administrative processes. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Officer

Clear Lease Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
  • Daily issuance of invoices
  • Setting up and updating of clients' profile and account in Catche-system ensuring that all information are accurately entered
  • Daily allocation of payments to the Catch-e system
  • Termination and reconciliation of novated lease contracts and processing refund of surplus funds to the client's bank account
  • Setting up payment plans for when the account falls into a deficit following reconciliation
  • Managing the debt collection process for overdue accounts
  • End-of-month- reconciliation of fuel card transactions and insurance premium and processing payment to the respective suppliers
  • Organising temporary additional payments for when the client request
  • Responding to clients' enquiries relating to invoices, account statements, payment schedules, receipts report
  • Manages the novated contracts for the duration of the lease from ordering of fuel cards, registration and insurance payments, approval of client reimbursements, and making the finance payments

Settlement Officer

Clear Lease Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
  • Managing the novated leasing finance application process from submission, documentation, and settlement across a number of lenders
  • Credit checking and evaluating financials to ensure that the application meets servicing requirements
  • Collaborating with sales team to effectively manage client inquiries and provide timely updates on application status until finance settlement

Special Accounts Management Officer

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managing a commercial and housing loan portfolio consisting of existing borrowers who are considered delinquent and need special handling (both secured and unsecured)
  • Evaluating borrowers' creditworthiness and recommending loan repayment plans aligned with their capacity to pay
  • Ensuring that all payment dues for both housing and commercial loans are duly collected
  • Conducting client calls and plant visits to assess business status regularly

Team Leader

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Mentoring and collaborating with the Relationship Managers as well as the Relationship Associates to ensure proper handling of all existing and prospective borrowing accounts
  • Spearheading efforts to ensure individual Relationship Manager’s achievement of all metrics in the Performance Appraisal
  • Directing the team towards shared goals and outcomes in line with the higher management’s vision.

Relationship Manager

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
04.2014 - 08.2021
  • Evaluating credit worthiness of new and existing borrowers belonging to the SME market by conducting financial and risk analysis and recommends a loan package suitable for their needs (both secured and unsecured)
  • Generating collateral business through deposits, international and domestic trade transactions, remittances and foreign exchange transactions
  • Conducting client calls and plant visits to help analyse clients’ needs and provide sound financial advice
  • Proper documentation of all loan accounts and that all loan releases comply with the bank policies and Central Bank regulations
  • Closely monitoring of all accounts to be able to detect early warning signals and undertake remedial measures to avoid possible losses to the Bank
  • Conducting annual account review to ensure a healthy loan portfolio

Relationship Manager

China Bank Savings (formerly Planters Development Bank)
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Same duties and responsibilities as Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.

Education

BS in Business Administration (Cum Laude) -

University of The Philippines – Diliman
Philippines
04.2010

Skills

  • Quick-learner
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Organisational skills
  • Proficient verbal and writing skills
  • Account management
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Microsoft suite including Microsoft 365

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Settlement Officer

Clear Lease Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Administration Officer

Clear Lease Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Special Accounts Management Officer

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
09.2021 - 12.2022

Team Leader

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
06.2018 - 08.2021

Relationship Manager

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
04.2014 - 08.2021

Relationship Manager

China Bank Savings (formerly Planters Development Bank)
01.2011 - 03.2014

BS in Business Administration (Cum Laude) -

University of The Philippines – Diliman
Grace Lagrana