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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Harleen Kaur

Piara Waters,Australia

Summary

Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hotel Accountant

IBIS Styles
03.2024 - Current
  • Supported the hotel''s expansion efforts by conducting thorough feasibility studies on potential investments or acquisitions.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas of overspending within various departments.
  • Improved financial accuracy by diligently reviewing and reconciling daily revenue reports.
  • Collaborated with hotel management to develop annual budgets in alignment with strategic goals.
  • Analyzed financial trends within the industry to inform decision-making processes and improve overall profitability.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration by creating an accessible central database for all relevant financial information.
  • Implemented improvements in payroll processing procedures to ensure timely disbursement of employee wages while minimizing errors.
  • Assisted in training new employees on hotel accounting procedures, promoting best practices and consistent methodologies.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Supervisor

Novotel Perth Langley
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Managed a team of Accounts Payable clerks responsible for processing invoices.
  • Resolved supplier inquiries regarding payments or billing issues.
  • Communicated and liaised with stakeholders, vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Prepared journal entries and reconciled accounts to complete month-end closing processes.
  • Investigated discrepancies between invoice amounts and purchase orders.
  • Processed payments to vendors via check or electronic transfer methods.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
  • Generated aging reports for review by management.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Finance Assistant

Novotel Canberra
09.2017 - 02.2022
  • Accounts receivables: Chasing payment for all the money which is outstanding to be paid by the debtors
  • City Ledger: Sending out all the invoices through CL daily
  • Cashiering: Collecting cash from all hotel counters, reconciling and banking on daily basis
  • Bank Posting: Allocating all the payments that got credited in the bank account on regularly
  • Bank reconciliation
  • PO accruals: Assisting Financial controller at the time of month end by accrue all invoices which were supposed to be paid in the respective month but did not get paid
  • Accounts Payable: Assisting the AP hub by carrying out all hotel level things related to AP and making sure all invoices get paid in respective timeframe
  • Rolling Forecast: Assisting Financial Controller up updating the relevant figures in Rolling forecast
  • Payroll: Assisting the HUB in processing weekly payroll

Finance Administrator / Food and Beverage Attendant

Novotel hotel
03.2016 - 09.2017
  • Verify Invoices for accuracy and authorizations
  • Make sure the approved purchase orders are attached and the invoices signed off by the relevant department head
  • Any concern on an invoice should be immediately brought up to the attention of the Financial Controller
  • Ensure vendor information is up to date in A/P module
  • Ensure invoices processed in the A/P ledger are coded with appropriate supplier and general ledger account codes
  • In the case where there is an interface between the inventory system and the A/P ledger, ensure completeness and accuracy between all invoices received and system data before importing into the General Ledger
  • Processed invoices need to be held in a file, in the alphabetical order, for easy access when preparing payments
  • Responsible for the proper accounting of goods and services tax in the A/P ledger
  • Generated expense, income, and open balances reports.
  • Managed accounts receivable collections process by following up on past due balances.
  • Demonstrated proficient knowledge of menus, services and promotions to assist customers and team members.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times while handling hot foods or operating equipment such as blenders or fryers.
  • Operated cash registers to handle both cash and card transactions, providing customers with appropriate change and receipts.

Deputy Manager

Axis Bank
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Provide a comprehensive client servicing platform to Priority clients across channels of delivery
  • Deliver operational and service excellence at benchmark costs
  • Contribute to business bottom line through revenue generation and expense control
  • Ensure operation with effective process controls compliant with regulatory/global policies and procedural measurement
  • Satisfactory ratings for all regulatory reviews and concurrent audits
  • Responsible for daily Retail Banking and Customer Service
  • Revenue generation through third party product sales across the counter
  • Handling Forex operations for the branch including outward remittances
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate staff members and provided feedback on their performance.

Education

POST GRADUATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT -

Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab
01.2011

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

Lyallpur Khalsa College
Jalandhar, Punjab
01.2009

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -

Lyallpur Khalsa College
Jalandhar, Punjab
01.2008

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Decision-Making
  • Risk Assessment
  • Compliance Assessment
  • Team Building Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Budget Planning & Forecasting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Payroll Processing
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month for Novotel Canberra 2016 in food and beverage
  • Rated Best Employee of the branch consequently for 5 months in 2014
  • Awarded a trophy for being best FDO(Front desk officer) Kapurthala Branch
  • Recognized for for being single women candidate from north region for qualifying for Axis Leadership Form(MDRT 2014) held in Hongkong
  • Awarded a certificate from Regional distribution head(north) and Circle Head(punjab) as a mark of recognition for winning the contest Mission $1.5 Million

Certification

  • Full Driver License
  • RSA

Timeline

Hotel Accountant

IBIS Styles
03.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable & Receivable Supervisor

Novotel Perth Langley
05.2022 - 02.2024

Finance Assistant

Novotel Canberra
09.2017 - 02.2022

Finance Administrator / Food and Beverage Attendant

Novotel hotel
03.2016 - 09.2017

Deputy Manager

Axis Bank
06.2011 - 12.2014

POST GRADUATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT -

Guru Nanak Dev University

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

Lyallpur Khalsa College

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -

Lyallpur Khalsa College

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