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Beverly Yakop

Beverly Yakop

Vision City

Summary

Results-driven and highly motivated accountant with over fourteen years of experience managing accounting and finance functions, including taxation and statutory responsibilities. Thrives in collaborative team environments while also excelling independently. Committed to enhancing accounting and finance systems through continuous improvement initiatives. Known for reliability, hard work, and ethical practices in achieving organizational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

Lihir Malaria Elimination Programme Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2025
  • Managed the overall financial aspects of the Programme.
  • Maintained timely bookkeeping (through QuickBooks accounting software and supporting Excel spreadsheets schedules, etc.) for Programme revenue and expenditures in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepared regular financial reports for management purposes.
  • Managed petty cash including replenishment and recording in QuickBooks.
  • Perform reconciliations including cash at bank reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, petty cash reconciliations, tax account reconciliations.
  • Prepared budgets and cashflow forecasts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as and when required.
  • Prepared quarterly invoices for the two Programme donors, Newcrest Mining Ltd, Australia/PNG and Medicines for Malaria Venture, Switzerland.
  • Involved in procurement of goods and services.
  • Coordinated with external auditors in the audit of annual financial statements.
  • Assisted in donor reports preparation according to their specifications and requirements.
  • Coordinated with Lihir Business Services (LBS) - Payroll in processing of fortnightly payrolls and issuing of pay advice slips to PNG National employees and Anitua – Payroll for processing monthly payrolls for expat employees. And attended to other payroll related tasks.
  • Coordinated with LBS in the preparation and lodgement of monthly GST Returns and Salary/Wage Tax Returns, Foreign Contractor Withholding Tax Returns and annual SWT Reconciliations.
  • Coordinated with LBS in preparation and remittance of monthly Nasfund contributions.
  • Coordinated with LBS in ensuring Nasfund Contributors Savings & Loans (NCSL) Society deductions from salaries are remitted to NCSL and members’ accounts are updated on fortnightly basis.
  • Performed tasks related to banking (such as opening new bank accounts, obtaining bank statements, organising local and international payments, change of account signatories, etc.).
  • Perform other finance related duties as assigned by the Programme Director and/or the LMEP Steering Committee.

Senior Accountant/Tax Accountant

Lihir Business Services
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for a block of clients’ accounts/finance, tax, payroll, audit and administration functions.
  • Managed and controlled clients’ accounts – kept clients’ cheque books, recorded transactions in QuickBooks, prepared/reviewed payment requisitions, raised sales invoices, bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliation, AP/AR reconciliations, budget, etc. Including arranging payments for two of my clients’ (NGO) overseas bills.
  • Prepared accounts/financial statements (for management and tax purposes) including general ledger accounts reconciliation. Presented financial reports in board meetings.
  • Provided general accounting support to clients including assisting clients in posting of transactions into QuickBooks.
  • Assisted external auditors in audit of clients’ annual financial statements.
  • Provided business advice to clients
  • IRC / taxation related tasks
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ monthly GST Returns
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ monthly group (salary/wage) tax remittance advice forms and yearly group tax stationery (salary/wage tax reconciliation).
  • Reviewed clients’ GST and salary/wage tax calculations.
  • Performed reconciliations of tax accounts (i.e. GST, Salary/Wage Tax, Income/Corporate Tax)
  • Reviewed IRC assessments on income tax and advised clients on tax position (including reconciliation of IRC Income Tax accounts to client’s accounts).
  • Liaised with clients to collect payments for taxes due.
  • Attended to final and demand notices, garnishee notices for outstanding taxes from IRC & liaising with IRC officers.
  • Prepared and lodged COCs, tax clearance applications.
  • Provided taxation advice to clients
  • Etc.
  • Reviewed accounts, supervised, and provided coaching/training to clients’ accounts officers and junior accountants.
  • Performed tasks relating to banking (such as opening bank accounts, obtaining bank statements, organising local and international payments, etc.).
  • Reviewed payroll before processing and attended to other payroll related tasks.
  • Attended to general administration tasks for clients.

Chartered Accountant

Kapi & Clarke Chartered Accountants
01.2010 - 08.2015
  • Handled accounting and tax compliance Responsible for a block of 45 clients’ accounts/finance, tax, audit, IPA functions (from different industries).
  • Prepared accounts/financial statements (for management and tax purposes) including general ledger accounts reconciliation and bank reconciliation.
  • Provided general accounting support to clients including assisting client in posting of transactions into MYOB and QuickBooks and maintained Excel cash books for clients not using any accounting software.
  • Prepared cash flow forecasts for bank loan purposes
  • Audited clients’ annual financial statements
  • Participated in stock take (audit) for clients.
  • Provided business advice to clients
  • IRC / taxation related jobs
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ monthly GST Returns.
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ monthly group (salary/wage) tax remittance advice forms and yearly group tax stationery (salary/wage tax reconciliation).
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ monthly dividend withholding tax advice forms.
  • Prepared and lodged clients’ annual income tax returns.
  • Performed reconciliations of tax accounts (i.e., GST, Salary/Wage Tax, Income/Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Interest Withholding Tax).
  • Reviewed clients’ GST and salary/wage tax calculations
  • Reviewed IRC assessments on income tax & advised clients on tax position (including reconciliation of IRC Income Tax accounts to client’s accounts).
  • Liaised with clients to collect payments for taxes due.
  • Attended to final and demand notices, garnishee notices for outstanding taxes from IRC & liaised with IRC officers.
  • Prepared and lodged COCs, tax clearance applications.
  • Provided taxation advice to clients
  • Etc.
  • IPA related jobs
  • Incorporated companies
  • Registered business name
  • Prepared and lodged annual returns.
  • Prepared and lodged an IPA certification application for foreign enterprises
  • Prepared and lodged other IPA forms as and when required

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

PNG University of Technology
Lae, Morobe
01.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Result-oriented
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer service skills
  • Time management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Financial analysis and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Certification

  • Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Port Moresby, National Capital District
  • CPA registration number 1624

References

  • John, Clarke, Principal, jc@kapiandclarke.com.pg, +675 4727910, Kapi & Clarke Chartered Accountants
  • Assumpta, Wauwau, former Acting General Manager, Assumpta.Wauwau@lihirbisnis.com, +675 70257400, Lihir Business Services Limited
  • Ray, Hughes-Odgers, Secretary Lihir Malaria Elimination Project (LMEP) Alliance Steering Committee, Medicines for Malaria Consultant and Secretary LMEP Inc. Charitable Trust, ray.hughes.odgers@gmail.com, +61 (0) 438 021 204

Timeline

Finance Manager

Lihir Malaria Elimination Programme Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2025

Senior Accountant/Tax Accountant

Lihir Business Services
09.2015 - 10.2018

Chartered Accountant

Kapi & Clarke Chartered Accountants
01.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy

PNG University of Technology

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