Kelly Rachel Pukai
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Bank of Papua New Guinea, adept in financial reporting and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing system operations and mentoring teams, significantly improving KATS system efficiency. Skilled in risk management and quality assurance, demonstrating exceptional leadership and analytical capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager for KATS Operations & Support Unit-Payments Systems Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: The KATS (Kina Automated Transfer System) is the interbank system connecting all the Commercial Banks in Papua New Guinea
- It was introduced by the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2013
- The KATS system is facilitated and operated by the Central Bank of PNG
- Leading the KATS Operation & Support Unit and ensuring effective operation of the KATS system
- Quarterly update of Board Paper for Payments System Department
- Quarterly meetings with the NPC (National Payments Council) of PNG
- Supervising, mentoring and leading a team of 5 KATS system operators
- Quarterly update and submission of performance appraisals for staff
- Leading the team on system upgrades, changes and training
- Providing KATS system awareness and training to payments officers of Commercial Banks
- The KATS (Kina Automated Transfer System) is the interbank system connecting all the Commercial Banks in Papua New Guinea
- It was introduced by the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2013
- The KATS system is facilitated and operated by the Central Bank of PNG
Board Director
PNG Central Bank Savings & Loans Society
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide oversight on the financial records of the Society as Treasurer
- Assist the Loans Committee in assessing loan applications from members
- Implemented a new online portal for the Society in 2022
- Planned a four (4) year strategic plan for the Society
- Prepare financial reports (audited) and presentations for annual AGMs
- Attend quarterly meetings of the Board
Senior Analyst for KATS Operations & Support Unit-Payments Systems Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Regular Operations of KATS
- Operation of KATS Helpdesk
- Carrying out security related activities
- Prepare and Coordinate the Annual Satisfactory Survey to commercial bank customers and Commercial Banks
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on system performance (graphs, tables, illustrations etc)
- Assist Unit Manager in providing training, seminars to participants and general public on KATS
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by Unit Manager
EFM (External Fund Manager) Accountant for Settlement Unit-Finance & Accounting Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Develop and maintain appropriate processes of accounting transactions for EFM
- Apply quality assurance on the accounting entries that are done and ensure the transactions are correctly prepared, verified and authorized
- Analysis and capture External Fund Managers (EFM) performance report and produce monthly management report
- Review, Analysis and perform the EFM Annual Account Adjustments
- Monitor and review the monthly Reconciliation of Fund Managers (BPNG Book) against the Custodian’s Book
- Produce Accruals for External Fund Managers’ quarterly management, custody and execution service fee on a timely manner
Risk Analyst for Middle Office Unit-Financial Markets Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Regular reporting on investment markets, portfolios and foreign exchange reserve position
- Benchmark analysis and maintenance
- Risk measurement, evaluation and risk reporting
- Conduct credit risk analysis and assess new credit proposals
Graduate Accountant
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Audited various clients particularly the accounts of Cash, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Inventory
- Attend all CPA classes and sat for all CPA exams as a staff of PwC
- Report to Senior Auditor and Manager
- Update daily timesheet
Education
Masters of Management - Accounting & Finance
University of Melbourne
Australia11.2024
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Divine Word University
Papua New Guinea01.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- System Operations & Support
- Risk Management & Analysis
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Accounting & Audit
- Training & Mentoring
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Personal Information
Title: Ms
Accreditation
PNG CPA
Affiliations
- Participated in the walk against corruption organized by Transparency International in PNG
- Did some waitressing as a volunteer at a social event
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Gold Medal Award for the highest GPA in my undergraduate study
- Awarded the prestigious scholarship for Postgraduate study in Australia by the Australian Awards Scholarship (2024 to 2025)
Certification
- Accredited to PNG CPA after successfully completing CPA in 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board Director
PNG Central Bank Savings & Loans Society
08.2021 - 08.2023
Manager for KATS Operations & Support Unit-Payments Systems Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
06.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Analyst for KATS Operations & Support Unit-Payments Systems Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
03.2016 - 05.2021
EFM (External Fund Manager) Accountant for Settlement Unit-Finance & Accounting Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
09.2013 - 03.2016
Risk Analyst for Middle Office Unit-Financial Markets Department
Bank of Papua New Guinea
11.2011 - 08.2013
Graduate Accountant
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Accredited to PNG CPA after successfully completing CPA in 2021
Masters of Management - Accounting & Finance
University of Melbourne
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Divine Word University
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