GOIYA FARAH
Lae
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Professional with a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy and over 3 years of experience in teaching, asset and financial management. Skilled in fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and procurement. Adept with Sybiz and MYOB, with proven strengths in accuracy, compliance, and time management. Currently seeking a challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization to apply my skills and contribute to effective financial operations.
To leverage my professional accounting background and hands-on experience in asset management and financial systems to support the strategic goals of an organization, while upholding integrity, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Business Accounting Lecturer
International Training Institution (ITI)
LAE, Morobe Province
02.2026 - Current
- Conduct the teaching, marking, assessment and monitoring
- Oversee and set student targets in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum;
- Establish and maintain a positive learning environment, including encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning;
- Motivate and monitor students through the cycle of remote and on-site learning;
- Research, prepare and customise learning materials suitable for a range of teaching and learning settings
- Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, progress and assessment
- Any other duties as directed by the Management;
- Adhere to all ITI policies and procedures including no-alcohol, drugs & buai policy, disability policy, and gender equity policy
Kalapi Transport Ltd
Goroka, EHP
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Manage cash handling, payments and daily cash reconcile
- Conducted physical warehouse stocktakes against cash
- Monitored staff and manage different scrap metals purchases
Accounts Officer – Fixed Assets
PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR)
Goroka, EHP
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed fixed asset register and tracked asset movement
- Conducted physical stocktakes, asset verifications and inventory control
- Monitored asset depreciation and recommended disposals
- Processed invoice, purchases and journal entries using Sybiz
- Manage and handled accounts payable and receivable
- Handled online payments, cash handling and daily banking
- Handle bank and ledger reconciliation for different assigned accounts
- Assist in preparing financial report
- Generated audit schedules and supported financial audits
Enumerator & Assistant Supervisor
National Statistical Office (NSO)
Goroka, EHP
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Collected and recorded demographic data
- Conducted interviews and surveys in remote communities
- Provided interpretation and community coordination
Accounts & Admin Assistant
Eastern Stars Power & Building Contractors
Lae, MP
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Handled GST returns and compliance with IRC requirements
- Supported administrative and marketing planning
- Assisted with basic financial planning and reporting
Graduate Intern – Fixed Asset Division
PNG University of Technology
Lae, MP
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted asset audits and walk-through inspections
- Updated and reconciled fixed asset registers in Excel
- Collaborated with technical officers and departments
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accountancy
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
01-2021
Upper Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Asaroka Lutheran Secondary School
01-2017
Skills
- Fixed Asset Management & Inventory Control
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Purchase Processing & Invoice Management
- Bank & Ledger Reconciliation
- Strong Knowledge of GAAP, IAS & IFRS
- Proficient in Excel, MS Office, Microsoft 365, MYOB & Sybiz Accounting Software
- Attention to Detail & Time Management
- Strong Communication, Presentation & Team Collaboration
- Be Motivative & Supportive
Affiliations
CPA PNG Member
Certification
- CPA PNG – Certificate of Attendance, June 2024
- Enumerator & Assistant Supervisor Training – NSO, 2022
- CPA PNG Member (ID: 7827)
- Student Member – Daulo District & Business Studies Associations
SOFTWARE & PLATFORMS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Sybiz Accounting Software
- MYOB Accounting Software
- Zoom & LinkedIn
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
- Career Awareness Outreach – Daulo District (2018–2019)
- Christmas Community Awareness – Eastern Highlands (2018)
- Mess Prefect – Asaroka Secondary School (2017)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Tech-savvy and eager to learn
- Highly adaptable and dependable
- Strong ethical standards and professional conduct
- Collaborative and self-motivated
Timeline
Assistant Business Accounting Lecturer
International Training Institution (ITI)
02.2026 - Current
Kalapi Transport Ltd
08.2025 - 09.2025
Accounts Officer – Fixed Assets
PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR)
09.2022 - 11.2024
Enumerator & Assistant Supervisor
National Statistical Office (NSO)
04.2022 - 06.2022
Accounts & Admin Assistant
Eastern Stars Power & Building Contractors
02.2022 - 03.2022
Graduate Intern – Fixed Asset Division
PNG University of Technology
06.2021 - 12.2021
Upper Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Asaroka Lutheran Secondary School
Bachelor of Business - Accountancy
Papua New Guinea University of Technology