Greg Kebaja
Cranbrook,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in business development and community engagement at Oil Search (PNG) Limited. Excelled in strategic planning, risk management, and fostering strong client relationships, demonstrating technological proficiency and exceptional communication skills. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving community project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Business Consultant
Telstra Australia
12.2022 - Current
- Determining the needs of customers and offering solutions through the company's products or services
- Meeting or exceeding sales quotas and targets
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors
- Creating and delivering sales pitches and presentations
- Demonstrating product knowledge and features
Community Development Officer
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
- I was working as a Community Development Officer providing support to Communities within the region
- I have provided support to government institutions so that they provide a better service to the communities in the region
- Role Type & Scope: Consult local-level, provincial, national government & CDI officials on programs/activities regarding education, women, youth, health & agriculture
- Coordinate and manage all Community Development Programs
- Coordinate and manage all Community Assistance Projects which include: Donations, Agriculture, Community Area Projects (CAP)
- Provide support to the Tax Credit project in the various project areas
Business Development Officer
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Collaborated along with the Landowner Companies (Lancos) making sure they meet Oil Search requirements & standards and providing support to different Lancos so that they perform well as expected
- Role Type & Scope: Ensures Lancos operates using good business practices including; business planning, implementation of financial controls systems, compliance with PNG business law, and good corporate governance
- Develop and implement BD strategies related to operations, capital projects and exploration groups in line with OSL BD policy and principles
- Organize landowner business training programs, in cooperation with Senior BD Officer
- Conduct lancos general business training
- Instructs lancos in proper bookkeeping
- Encourages and assists them in producing monthly financial reports including 'Balance Sheet' and 'Profit and Loss Statement'
- Gather lancos data including; company information (lists of Directors, shareholders, Managers, and Employees), statutory compliance status, current and historical records of lancos activities, monthly lancos revenues, etc., and produce reports as required
- Assist landowner companies comply with the PNG Companies Act, taxation and employment legislation, and insurance requirements
- Provides business support to non-business entities, such as Landowner Associations, Youth Groups, and Women’s Groups
- Gives advice and provides training in subjects such as business management, supervision, banking, petty cash management and basic bookkeeping
Accounts Payable Accountant
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
11.2013 - 04.2014
- I was with the OSL Finance Accounts Payable Section for six months dealing directly with vendors and the end users of the materials, ensuring payments are made on time
- The skills and capabilities that I developed through this exposure are as follows: Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally as demonstrated by contacting vendors for required information (invoice, supplier statement, explanation for price variance) and replying to vendors queries on payments and status of invoice process
- Dealing with difficult situations, for example dealing with supplier demands for payments
- Problem-solving, for example reconciling vendor's statement and following up on the receipted items that are overdue through communicating with vendors and the end users
- Financial statement reconciliations; performing basic AP reconciliation
- Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
- I do work under pressure prioritizing work as required to complete all tasks on timely basis
Education
Certificate IV -
Kitchen Management
01.2024
Diploma -
Hospitality Management
01.2024
Certificate IV -
Community Development Worker
PNG01.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Papua New Guinea01.2013
Diploma - Accounting
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Papua New Guinea01.2011
Skills
- Strong computer & IT skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Management skills
- Strategic planning
- Risk analysis
- Risk management
- Technological proficiency
- Presentation preparation and delivery
- Team leadership
- Improvement and innovation
- Planning and organizing
- Result oriented
- Flexible to adapt in all evolving industry trends
- Promote integrity and transparency
Certification
Certified Practicing Accountants PNG, Foundation of Accounting, Pass, Taxation Law & Practicing, In Progress
Countryoforigin
PNG
Hobbies and Interests
- Visiting new places
- Meeting new people
- Learning
- Discussing issues
- Attending seminars (church, leaderships, developing issues, etc.)
- Participating in planning and organizing of events
- Solving problems
Leadershiproles
- Treasurer, ECPNG Church - Koki, Port Moresby, 2021, Planned and carried out Church Ministry Programs, Maintenance of Pastors House, Purchase of new Musical Instruments from the church
- Earthquake Relief Team Member, 2018, Supply food rations to the affected communities, Medievac casualties to the nearest hospital to seek medical treatment, Supplied start-up kits to affected communities to rebuild and resettle after the devastating earthquake
- Treasurer, PNG Unitech Student Representative Council (SRC), 2013, Initiated beautification projects on campus, Subsidize school fees for the students under the Student Support Program
Personal Information
- Age: 34
- Date of Birth: 09/18/89
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
Timeline
Retail Business Consultant
Telstra Australia
12.2022 - Current
Community Development Officer
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022
Business Development Officer
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
06.2014 - 12.2017
Accounts Payable Accountant
Oil Search (PNG) Limited
11.2013 - 04.2014
Certificate IV -
Kitchen Management
Diploma -
Hospitality Management
Certificate IV -
Community Development Worker
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Diploma - Accounting
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
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