Experienced retail Accountant with a strong background in Accounting for TTPNG and the JV company LAS, specializing in intercompany transactions. Possesses a proven track record of excelling in the role, demonstrating honesty, reliability, consideration, and hard work. A valuable asset for any firm or department. Thrives in independent work environments and consistently meets deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader- Retail Accounts
Toyota Tsusho
11.2024 - Current
Position Summary
Provide direct supervision to the 5 retail accountants and two dealership coordinators, ensuring adherence to Group accounting policies and procedures within retail operations.
Ensure that any Due Diligence matters affecting retail operations are promptly addressed and resolved.
Maintain regular communication with operational managers in both distribution and dealership operations, offering accounting and policy guidance as needed.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the retail network, in alignment with group requirements.
Major Accountabilities
Be fully cognizant with all accounting policies and procedures of the group, and assist managers in understanding and correctly interpreting them.
Provide training in SOPs and Accounting policies and procedures to both new and existing staff, as appropriate
Review all balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Regional Accountants and ensure that all outstanding items are addressed promptly.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Process entries of Major Expense accounts
Record and reconcile intercompany accounts
Balance sheet reconciliation for the dealership and HQ
Review Preliminary P&L and prepare expense analysis
Coordinate and manage external and internal audit to ensure compliance.
Attend to ad-hoc reporting requirements upon management request.
Manage and cross train subordinates for succession planning.
Retail Accountant
Toyota Tsusho LTD T/as Ela Motors
09.2022 - 11.2024
Acted as a retail accountant since September 2022 until I was made permanent on the 1st of April 2023- on my current roles I Support the implementation and monitoring of business accounting activities across the dealer network and Head Office by aligning Finance operational activities with relevant TTPNG and in country regulations to mitigate risk and reduce financial loss for the company
Accountabilities 1
Finance- Accurate report analysis and reconciliation with areas of non-confidence quantified
Business Process- Finance operations procedures and system process compliance to meet the due diligence requirements
Learning and Growth- Learning, training and development of team on the job
Customer Service- customer satisfaction is underpinned by continues Head office and dealership network support
2
Target Measures Finance- Variances are identified and closed out against +/- of target
Business Process- DD requirements are closed off with compliance embedded in Finance and Accounting Process Learning and Growth - on the job staff training for team is delivered as per the schedule
Customer Service - Timely Distribution of Management and Accounting reports to all internal stakeholders within TTPNG
3
Task Personal and employee safety is the primary consideration in all assigned tasks and accountabilities
Ensure total compliance to organizational policies, processes, and standard operating procedures
Remain compliant with Finance process ensuring Dealership network and HO departments operate within the budgetary parameters
Review and ensure all management and balance sheet accounts are reconciled with variances identified and closed out
Monitor bank balances, ensure no overdraft, track billing records for financial follow up and provide daily transactional support
Review and analyze accounting records, reports, financial statements, and report on all areas of non-compliance and compliance
Participate in conducting research, analysis on all financial data and recommend counter measures for risk mitigation
Work with account support office to assure accuracy in all dealerships accounting process and transactional requirements
Kaizen accounts process throughout the dealer network, implementing due diligence awareness to improve service delivery
Establish, maintain customer confidentiality through the document control process for operational protection of financial information
Provide advice and assistance of finances, analysis, financial software, and accounting as requested by management
Liaise with 3rd party suppliers to kaizen service delivery, resolve problems, identify countermeasures to enhance performance
Ensure full compliance with Anzen, quality and industry regulatory requirements for all products, services, and work activities
Build team capabilities, empowerment, and results through coaching, mentoring and leadership
Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops to develop growth leaderships
Complete other projects and duties as assigned by the line manager
Dealership Co-ordinator
Toyota Tsusho Ltd T/as Ela Motors
10.2018 - 03.2023
Working as Dealership Co-coordinator- Finance Department Assist Retail Accountants to ensure accurate recording and reporting of accounts for all the dealerships including Lihir Auto Services
(LAS- joint venture)
Task1
Imprest accounts reconciliation including posting of bank statements for all dealerships including LAS Prepare fortnightly Dealership exception reports on Cash & Cheques
Coordinate and complete daily cash takings reports by all dealerships
Review and coordinate approval process for all transfer/refund forms
Review and coordinate approval process for all payments that are over the cheque payment limits in the Dealerships
Review and coordinate approval process and execute vehicles credit notes
Review and coordinate approval process for fixed operation credit notes
Review and process Materials, Idle time and Sublet stock for Logistics centers
Coordinate and consolidate dealerships materials, idle time, and sublet stock and report movement to SSO every month
Review and reconcile MV expenses and report monthly
Ensure Dealerships are fully complying with the Audit & DD requirements
Attend to ad-hoc reporting requirements upon management request
2
Lihir Auto Services- Joint Venture Accounting Compile and lodge GST returns for LAS Bank reconciliation including posting of bank statement for LAS Assist transfer LAS intercompany charges
Assist Retail Accountant on any other LAS accounting, roles including: i) Debtors Management ii) Fix Asset iii) Inventory iv) Accounts Payable v) Treasury
Debtors Assistant (Casual)
Toyota Tsusho Ltd T/as Ela Motors
02.2018 - 10.2018
Working as the Debtors Assistant Debt Collection for all fixed operations centralized accounts
Debtors' reconciliation of accounts (Alphabet A-G and Q-Z Follow up operation lease accounts
Compile all EFT and Direct Deposits for receipting
Confirm Eft and direct deposits in respective bank statement
Compile new account application s and collect missing information
Collect trade references for new account applications
Compile Unapplied payment receipted by the dealership
Raise journal to contra out credit or unapplied payments
Queried and disputed matters, follow through with dealerships and ensure action
Provide a weekly debtor's progress report
Attend to other tasks requested by management
Accounts Officer
Gearing Pacific Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2017
Working as an Accounts Officer at Gearing Pacific Limited (finance Comp.) Cash reconciliation and posting of all receipts
Debt collecting
Banking Credit account reconciliation and process payments Bank reconciliation
Ensure financial system is accurately updated
Maintain petty cash float including issuing cash, balancing and monthly reconciliation
Prepare and post relevant journal entries into financial system
Assist auditor in annual audits
Payroll Payroll Report for filing Upload, submit and raise payment for Superannuation employee contribution
Generate monthly invoices from operation services within allotted time frame
Accounting Data Entry Provide support to the CFO and accountant to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all finance and accounting task
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Bishop Brothers Ltd
12.2011 - 09.2013
Working as an Accounts Receivable Clerk at Bishop Brothers Eng
LTD, tasks involving Monthly managers account reconciliation for all managers in and within PNG Debt Collector Banking & POS Balancing Account Adjustment Filing Prepare and post relevant journal entries
Education
Diploma in Accounting (advance) - Business Studies majoring in accounting
Port Moresby Business College
12.2011
Upper Secondary School Certificate -
Kila Kila Secondary School
12.2009
Lower Secondary School Certificate -
Kila Kila Secondary School
12.2007
Primary School Certificate -
Bavaroko Primary School
12.2005
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Team motivation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/10/89
Gender: Female
Nationality: Papua New Guinean
Certification
CPA PNG, Present, Foundation of Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting, Business Law, Taxation, Accounting Concepts and Principles
ABLE BIOPLUS 2, 2015
ABLE PAYROLL ADVANCE, 2015
MYOB advance (accounting software), 2013
Hospital
Port Moresby General Hospital
Timeline
Team Leader- Retail Accounts
Toyota Tsusho
11.2024 - Current
Retail Accountant
Toyota Tsusho LTD T/as Ela Motors
09.2022 - 11.2024
Dealership Co-ordinator
Toyota Tsusho Ltd T/as Ela Motors
10.2018 - 03.2023
Debtors Assistant (Casual)
Toyota Tsusho Ltd T/as Ela Motors
02.2018 - 10.2018
Accounts Officer
Gearing Pacific Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2017
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Bishop Brothers Ltd
12.2011 - 09.2013
Upper Secondary School Certificate -
Kila Kila Secondary School
Lower Secondary School Certificate -
Kila Kila Secondary School
Primary School Certificate -
Bavaroko Primary School
Diploma in Accounting (advance) - Business Studies majoring in accounting