Nizam Hussein
17 Railway Ave, Donnybrook,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Finance Officer with over 9 years of experience in finance departments, demonstrating strong capabilities in performing diverse financial duties while adhering to ethical practices. Proven track record of thriving under pressure and fostering collaboration within teams, enhancing workflow efficiency and communication across multiple departments. Highly organized and adept at multitasking, consistently maintaining a high level of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to driving financial success through strategic insights and effective problem-solving.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Fiji Development Bank
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Executed preparation of all local vendor payments to ensure timely transactions.
- Facilitated overseas payment processing to ensure adherence to FRCS and RBF control standards.
- Managed petty cash issuance and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Managed communication with properties team to streamline processes for rental agreements and renewal contracts.
- Facilitated loan disbursement processes to ensure timely access for customers.
- Executed allocation and posting of prepayments to ensure accurate financial records.
- Allocated and posted accruals to support financial operations. Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records through precise accrual management. Contributed to team efforts by ensuring timely and accurate posting of accruals.
- Processed invoices and managed payment schedules to support timely vendor payments. Assisted in reconciling accounts to maintain accurate financial records. Collaborated with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency.
Finance Officer
BRED Bank Fiji Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw invoice processing and reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy and vendor relationships.
- Facilitated timely processing of local vendor payments to ensure operational continuity.
- Executed preparation of all overseas payments in compliance with FRCS and RBF control procedures.
- Managed petty cash issuance and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Executed month-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Analyzed and verified account balances during month-end reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
Lending Settlement Officer
BRED BANK Fiji Pte Ltd
- Drafted loan offer letters in accordance with bank's lending policies and procedures.
- Facilitated efficient processing of loan settlements to uphold compliance standards and enhance operational efficiency.
- Verified compliance of credit pre- and post-conditional documentation requirements prior to settlement.
- Verified validity and acceptability of insurance policy coverage for mortgaged security prior to settlement.
- Oversaw administration, monitoring, and submission of monthly reports on bank's credit securities status.
- Oversaw timely execution of all second day reports to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed post-settlement checks in accordance with bank's credit policy.
- Reviewed legal documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to execution.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations affecting settlement processes.
- Led initiatives to improve turnaround times for processing settlements, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new team members on company policies and best practices for effective settlements management.
Accounts Officer
Carpenters Hardware Accounts Division
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Report daily banking figures for all branches to the Financial Controller for cash flow
- Check and verify daily cash sales and banking through cash control forms with audit report for 6 of the 12 Branches Fiji Wide
- Ensure compliance of proper procedures followed with regards to cash sale and stock to prevent issues of theft and fraud
- Prepare month end cash sale reconciliations for branches
- Assist in bank reconciliation
- Assist in stock take/report for the branches
- Assist in debtor’s collection
- Assist in yearly Budget
- Carry out proper filing/ mail runs and banking and payments
- Carpenters Hardware Accounts Department
Attachee
Fiji Development Bank, Taveuni Branch
01.2015
- Working with the (RSO) Relationship & Sales Officer on loan process such as interview clients, making business plan, application enquiry and client reviews
- Working with (AMO) Asset Management Officer on arrears and repayment collection, field visit to follow up on client’s projects for Release Development Project Reports
- Working with Administration Officer on Receipts, Journals, recording keeping and filing
Part time job
CDP Couriers Documents & Parcels
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Deliveries
- Payments & procurements
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Fiji National University
Bachelors of Commerce - Double Major in Accounting and Banking
Fiji National University
Skills
- Well versed with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Word
- Banking knowledge, Cash Flow projection, Cost Benefit Analysis, decisive, punctual, flexible, team worker, logical and work ethic
- Ability to contribute to the development and review of the departments plan
- Great personality in serving customers
- Excellent communication skills oral and written
- Self-motivated person
- Meticulous and very tactful and determined towards my assigned task
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and great team player
- Comfortable performing a variety of roles, finance assistance, budget compilation, auditing, payroll support, front desk reception, personal assistant, and organizational point of contact
- Maintain and improve the reputation of the department and the organization
Timeline
Finance Officer
Fiji Development Bank
01.2023 - 01.2026
Finance Officer
BRED Bank Fiji Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2022
Accounts Officer
Carpenters Hardware Accounts Division
01.2016 - 01.2018
Attachee
Fiji Development Bank, Taveuni Branch
01.2015
Part time job
CDP Couriers Documents & Parcels
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelors of Commerce - Double Major in Accounting and Banking
Fiji National University
Lending Settlement Officer
BRED BANK Fiji Pte Ltd
Post Graduate Diploma - Accounting
Fiji National University