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Grace Gagau BAINING

Grace Gagau BAINING

KOKOPO

Summary

To have a vision is to have a dream where one wants to be and what one wants to do in life. My personal vision therefore is to achieve well and do my utmost best in whatever I do personally and professionally.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Burnet Institute
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Burnet is an unaligned, (NGO) not-for-profit, independent organisation that links medical research with public health action, recognising that solutions to many of the major global health problems require comprehensive and innovative responses
  • These include novel discoveries, such as the development of new vaccines and diagnostic tests, and the better use of existing best-practice health interventions
  • Oversee financial and administrative compliance of all procedures and internal controls
  • Financial Support to Medical Health Projects in PNG and Australia by ensuring availability of Timely and accurate information are provided to the Project Managers, Team Leaders, Project Accountant and PNG Executives
  • Currently supporting over 25 projects in Papua New Guinea doing research and health implementation work and in collaboration with Provincial Health Authorities
  • Assist and review PNG payroll functions
  • Maintain and Update Fixed Asset Register based on various projects
  • Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports
  • Reconciliation of Bank accounts and other General Ledger accounts
  • Oversee Travel & Accommodation bookings & Reservations
  • Provide vehicle and Logistics support to the Project teams on site
  • Manage In Country Operating Bank Accounts
  • Prepare and facilitate in country audits, and implement audit recommendations
  • Provide oversight and management of all Statutory Compliance Matters to ensure Burnet PNG Legally compliant and remittances/reporting requirements made are timely and accurate
  • Lead and review financial processes and make recommendations for modifications and
  • Administer and Oversee data entry into the accounting system(Quick Book) using data integrity
  • Support and mentor other finance & administration staff
  • Burnet is an unaligned, (NGO) not-for-profit, independent organisation that links medical research with public health action, recognising that solutions to many of the major global health problems require comprehensive and innovative responses
  • These include novel discoveries, such as the development of new vaccines and diagnostic tests, and the better use of existing best-practice health interventions

Senior Accountant/Finance & Administration Manager

ENB Port Services Limited
04.2009 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Type of Business of Employer: Stevedoring/Transport/Agency& Logistics/Coastal Barge Owner/Property
  • In charge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory functions
  • Maintain and Update Fixed Asset Register for depreciation purposes
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
  • Cash flow Management
  • Do yearly Budgets at year end based on Actuals & reforecasts
  • Reconciliation of Bank accounts
  • Reconciliation of Sub ledgers and General Ledger Accounts
  • Prepare year- end Accounts for audit purposes & liaising with external auditors on audit requirements
  • General Administration & accounting duties
  • Ensure all statutory requirements with IRC & IPA are met –GST/ GroupTax/ Certificate of Compliance etc
  • Statement of Earnings compiled at year end for lodging to IRC
  • Ensure all Company’s Annual Returns & Income Tax returns are updated and lodged with IRC
  • Ensure all Insurance covers are current and valid
  • Monitor maturity of time deposits and other investments
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Management ie Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer from time to time
  • Act on General Manager’s capacity in the event the position is vacant or GM on leave
  • Type of Business of Employer: Stevedoring/Transport/Agency& Logistics/Coastal Barge Owner/Property
  • Company Secretary to the ENB Port Services Board Appointed 30th June 2012 to 01st August, 2019
  • Prepare Board Papers for Quarterly Meetings
  • Keep up to date insurance policies on all company properties
  • Take Board meeting minutes on every Board Meetings
  • Maintain Directors Profile and ensure any changes for Directorships are updated with IPA
  • Ensure Company Extract is updated & necessary forms filled to effect any changes

Accounts Officer

New Britain Palm Oil Ltd (NBPOL)
01.2008 - 04.2009
  • Company Overview: Type of Business of Employer: Oil Palm Industry
  • In charge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory functions
  • Maintain and Update Fixed Asset Register for depreciation purposes
  • Reconciliation of Bank accounts
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
  • Reconciliation of Sub ledgers and General Ledger Accounts
  • General Administration & accounting duties
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from Senior Management from time to time
  • Supervision of all accounts & Admin staff
  • Assist with HR & ICT issues
  • Type of Business of Employer: Oil Palm Industry

Assistant Accountant

Ramu AgriBusiness New Britain Palm Oil Ltd (NBPOL)
01.1998 - 04.2005
  • Company Overview: Type of Business of Employer: Sugar Industry
  • In charge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll
  • Liaise with Purchasing/Inventory department on purchasing/accounting functions
  • Maintain and Update Fixed Asset Register for depreciation purposes
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
  • Reconciliation of Bank accounts
  • Reconciliation of Sub ledgers and General Ledger Accounts
  • Ensuring staff deductions to Nasfund & related NCSL savings are paid monthly on timely manner
  • Ensure all statutory requirements with IRC are met–GST/ Group Tax/Quarterly Provisional Income Tax etc
  • General Administration & accounting duties
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from Senior Management
  • Supervision of all accounts & Admin staff
  • Provide training and assistance to all accounts staff
  • Type of Business of Employer: Sugar Industry

Graduate Accountant

Nades & Associates
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Company Overview: Type of Business of Employer: Accounting/Auditing/Taxation Firm
  • Doing Taxation, Payroll, Accounting Services on behalf of Clients
  • Did Auditing work as delegated by the Manager in Charged and as per engagement with our Firm
  • Provide Consultancy services to Clients
  • Did Clients books based on source documents provided to us and posted all transaction up to the General Ledger
  • Run Trial Balances and forward to our Manager for review and for Annual Income Tax Returns to be lodged
  • Maintain and Update Fixed Asset Register for Clients
  • Reconciliation of Bank accounts
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
  • General Administration & accounting duties
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time
  • Ensure all statutory requirements for Clients are met –GST Returns/ Group Tax /Statement of Earnings etc
  • Type of Business of Employer: Accounting/Auditing/Taxation Firm

Education

Certified Practising Accountant -

CPAPNG
01.2015

Masters program - Financial Management

Vudal University
01.2014

Degree in Commerce - Accountancy

University of Technology (UOT)
01.1995

Diploma in Commerce - Accountancy

University of Technology (UOT)
01.1992

Higher School Certificate -

Aiyura National High School
01.1989

High School Certificate -

Malabunga Provincial High School
01.1987

Primary School Certificate -

Tauran Primary School
01.1983

Skills

  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial budgeting
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Internal controls

Affiliations

  • Certified Practising Accountants of Papua New Guinea, Certified Practising Accountant
  • PNG Institute of Directors

Dependents

  • Mr. Romney Tigat BAINING, Spouse, 1969
  • Mr. Peniel R. BAINING, Son, 04/02/96
  • Ms. Dorcas M. BAINING, Daughter, 09/22/99
  • Ms. Joylene D. BAINING, Daughter, 01/19/04
  • Talitha E. BAINING, Daughter, 01/12/06

Originalhomevillage

Viviran village, Gazelle District, East New Britain Province

Currentaddress

P.O. Box 1499, Kokopo, East New Britain Province

Contacts

gracegbaining1@gmail.com, (675) 703 63324, (675) 727 54847

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/22/71
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Working hard and performing to the best of my ability
  • Learning new knowledge, skills and ideas
  • Meeting and making new friends
  • Living a peaceful and harmonious relationship with everyone
  • Cooking
  • 1984-1987, Volleyball, Participated in high school competitions.
  • 1988-1989, Soccer, Participated in Aiyura National High School regional soccer competitions.
  • 1990-1991, Volleyball, Represented PNG University of Technology Lae in volleyball competitions.
  • 1991, Volleyball, Selected to represent PNG in the PNG Volleyball games.

Givenname

Gagau

Timeline

Finance Manager

Burnet Institute
02.2020 - Current

Senior Accountant/Finance & Administration Manager

ENB Port Services Limited
04.2009 - 08.2019

Accounts Officer

New Britain Palm Oil Ltd (NBPOL)
01.2008 - 04.2009

Assistant Accountant

Ramu AgriBusiness New Britain Palm Oil Ltd (NBPOL)
01.1998 - 04.2005

Graduate Accountant

Nades & Associates
01.1995 - 01.1996

Masters program - Financial Management

Vudal University

Degree in Commerce - Accountancy

University of Technology (UOT)

Diploma in Commerce - Accountancy

University of Technology (UOT)

Higher School Certificate -

Aiyura National High School

High School Certificate -

Malabunga Provincial High School

Primary School Certificate -

Tauran Primary School

Certified Practising Accountant -

CPAPNG

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