Savenaca Matawalu
Perth,WA
Summary
Adept Logistics Officer with a proven track record at Fiji Procurement Office, excelling in procurement management and critical thinking. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives and streamlined import/export processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in shipping coordination and fostering cross-functional team collaboration, I significantly reduced delays and improved safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Officer
Fiji Procurement Office
09.2012 - Current
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations for whole of Government .
- Supervised logistics functions and operations on 2 international ports in Fiji.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in executing complex logistics projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery for whole of Government consignment.
- Managed 30 import/export documentation processes to ensure timely clearance of goods through customs on a weekly basis.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives within logistics department by identifying opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization.
- Tracked assets disposal and determined BOS best interest to upgrade inventory list for Government ministries.
- Reduced worker accidents by 0 injury time implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Payroll Clerk
Fosters Pacific
05.2001 - 07.2007
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data to 130 employees.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Filed payroll taxes with appropriate government agencies by deadlines to minimize risk of penalties or fines.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
- Established well-organized filing system for maintaining all payroll-related documents securely.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Prepared monthly payroll reports for senior management review, highlighting any potential cost-saving opportunities or areas requiring attention.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing relevant documentation related to payroll transactions.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies on monthly basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fiji National University
09.2014
Occupational Health & Safety Module 1 & 2
Pacific Technical Further Education
Fiji02.2024
Skills
- Shipping coordination
- Procurement Management
- Route Optimization
- International Logistics
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Database Management
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Critical Thinking
- Supply Chain Solutions
Rugby
Member of school and club representative.
Timeline
Logistics Officer
Fiji Procurement Office
09.2012 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Fosters Pacific
05.2001 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Fiji National University
Occupational Health & Safety Module 1 & 2
Pacific Technical Further Education
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