Elijah Namb
Port Moresby
Summary
Analytical, organized and detail-oriented a Certified Practicing Accountant with more than 10 years of expertise and experience in the full spectrum of financial management and operations, including auditing and accounting in the private sector as well as in the development space. Collaborative team player with an ownership mentality and a track record of delivering the highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges and propel efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Operations Manager
Adam Smith International
2023.07 - Current
- Induct new and existing staff members into various financial procedures.
- Monitor budget and revenue trends, compile monthly financial reports, and prepare and submit cash flow requests.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and take corrective action on deviations.
- Review payment documentation for payment approval.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipts.
- Complete filings and uphold strict compliance with regulatory agencies such as NASFUND and the IRC.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Upload payments to the BSP Bank online banking portal.
- Review and update the Finance and Operations Manual.
- Prepare staff fortnightly payroll.
Program Finance Associate
UN WOMEN PNG COUNTRY OFFICE
2018.03 - 2023.04
- Key Highlights:
- OiC Operations manager for UNW PNG CO from November 23, 2020, to March 5, 2021
- Successfully completed the 2020–2021 year-year end closure while being the OiC as well as the finance focal person.
- Prepared UNW PNG Country Office Operations Budget and Annual Workplan for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Monitor project budgets, including the operations budget for UNW PNG CO.
- Consistent Support for the Program Team on implementation
- Provided support to auditors on implementing partner audits.
- Carried out various Capacity assessment for implementing partners engaged in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Finance Officer/Senior Finance Officer
FHI360 PNG CO
2015.08 - 2018.03
- My main tasks as a finance person are as follows:
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Request and Monitor Cash Flow
- Administrative and Operational Support
- Capacity-Building Trainings for staff and partners
- Support audit requirements.
Accountant
EY (PNG) LTD
2012.09 - 2015.07
- Involved in various client-based audits ranging from state-owned enterprises to insurance, manufacturing, retail, and financial institutions.
Internal Audit Officer
WR CARPENTERS (PNG) GROUP LTD
2012.01 - 2012.09
- Performed various internal audit assignments for WRC subsidiary companies such as Boroko Motors, Courts, Globe Manufacturing, National No.1 Tea, Daltron, etc.
Accountant
AL-OMEGA ACCOUNTANTS LTD
2009.06 - 2012.01
- Engaged in providing various accounting and auditing services for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Port Moresby, NCD04.2012
Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Port Moresby, NCD04.2007
Higher School Certificate (Year 12) -
MOUNT HAGEN SECONDARY
Mt Hagen, WHP01.2004
Skills
- Advanced MS Excel Skills
- Payroll Tax
- Training Levy Report Lodgments
- Group Tax Returns
- VAT/GST Returns
- Has a Valid PNG Drivers License Class 3
- Project Budgeting and Auditing
- Partner Capacity Assessment and Building
- Audit Tracking
- Fixed Asset Management
- Document Workflow-P2P Process Flow
- Coaching and Training of external and internal stakeholders (Implementing Partners,staff and other concerned stake holders)
- Finance and Operations
- Auditing Tasks
- Telephone Etiquette
- Banking and Finance
- Account Analysis
- Vendor Invoice Matching
- Strategic Risk Management
- Interpersonal and Verbal Communication
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Staff Coordination
- Operational Efficiency
- Financial Document Review
- Payroll
- Administrative Management
References
- Josephine Makeso Baig, Prog Mgr. -Strategic Initiative, UN Women PNG CO, +675 74233103, josephine.baig@unwomen.org
- Rebecca Bogosia, Program Manager-SPD Japan Project, UN Women PNG CO, +675 7100 3322, Rebecca.Bogosia@unwomen.org
- Rakara Raula, Finance and Operations Manager, Adam Smith International, +675 73246254, Rakara.Raula-Nelson@hdmes-png.com
Professional Membership
Certified Practicing Accountant PNG-AS6031
Timeline
Finance and Operations Manager
Adam Smith International
2023.07 - Current
Program Finance Associate
UN WOMEN PNG COUNTRY OFFICE
2018.03 - 2023.04
Finance Officer/Senior Finance Officer
FHI360 PNG CO
2015.08 - 2018.03
Accountant
EY (PNG) LTD
2012.09 - 2015.07
Internal Audit Officer
WR CARPENTERS (PNG) GROUP LTD
2012.01 - 2012.09
Accountant
AL-OMEGA ACCOUNTANTS LTD
2009.06 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Diploma in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Higher School Certificate (Year 12) -
MOUNT HAGEN SECONDARY
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