Pongowen Popei
Lorengau, Ward 1, Red Hill
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record at Mahu&Clough Niugini Partnership, adept in budget forecasting and enhancing financial management processes. Leveraged expertise in NCH,QuickBooks and Able Payroll, BSP Kudupei application and strategic planning to improve financial efficiency by 30%. Renowned for exceptional decision-making abilities and fostering customer satisfaction, consistently delivering results beyond expectations. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Management Skills and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Business Management and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 15 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 1 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Mahu&Clough Niugini Partnership
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, Salary and Wages Tax, Goods and Services Tax and corporate company Income Tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
- Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Collaborated with IT to develop secure, efficient electronic invoicing system, reducing processing times and errors.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Fixed Asset Depreciation Costing
Surveys Assistant
PNG Lands Surveys
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously collecting and recording survey measurements.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by diligently adhering to project schedules and deadlines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surveying equipment, resulting in accurate measurements and increased efficiency.
- Proactively addressed potential issues by identifying discrepancies in field measurements and promptly reporting them to supervisors.
- Assist Surveyors in building structure surveys Assist Surveyors in civil engineering work Assist Surveyors in water pipe line surveys Assist Surveyors in Sewer pipe and manhole surveys Assist Surveyors in Electrical pole set out surveys Assist Surveyors in Telecommunications line set out surveys .
Performance Reporting Officer
Paladin Solution
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Analyzed data to support decision-making processes.
- Created detailed reports for enhancing operational transparency.
- Improved data accuracy by meticulously reviewing all entries.
- Compiled statistical data to assist management in strategy planning.
- Developed report templates for streamlining data presentation.
- Ensured timely submission of reports, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Coordinated with departments to gather comprehensive data sets.
- Improved report quality with thorough data validation.
- Assessed data trends to provide actionable insights.
- Synthesized complex information to create accessible summaries.
- Assisted management with report-based recommendations.
- Identified discrepancies in data to prevent reporting errors.
- Produced visual data representations for facilitating stakeholder understanding.
- Standardized reporting processes across departments for consistency.
- Input the Transport unit’s service activities into a monthly activity database Collect and archive (both physical and electronically) all the Transport Supervisor’s log reports Collect and archive (both physical and electronically) all the Driver’s log books Compile the Scheduled Bus Services monthly PMF report Compile the ADHOC
- Transport Services monthly PMF report Compile the Transport Drivers monthly performance report Compile the data for Paladin’s transport activities billing Provide weekly updates to both on-island and off-island Management in terms of the Transport unit’s performance against the PMF metrics Complete a Paladin Transport & Escort Request Form for each ad-hoc transport event, scan and submit for reporting. PMF reporting to Quality and Compliance Management.
- Ensure scheduled Transport events are correct and up to date, cross checking with the Transport Supervisor’s schedule on a daily basis.
- Perform other duties as required by the Manager Support Services, Logistics Team Leader or Transport Managers within your level of skills and competence Provide feedback to the Transport Administration
- Reduced time spent on manual tasks by leveraging advanced software solutions for report generation and distribution.
- Ensured timely delivery of accurate reports by prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines effectively.
- Contributed to the establishment of departmental goals through careful evaluation of historical performance trends and projections.
- Maintained data integrity by performing regular audits and identifying discrepancies in reported information.
- Promoted a culture of data-driven decision-making by providing training sessions on effective reporting practices to colleagues.
- Streamlined report generation for improved decision-making by automating repetitive tasks.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Acting Accountant
Manus Savings and Loan Society
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced efficiency by streamlining accounting processes.
- Prepared detailed reports for accurate financial forecasting.
- Improved accuracy in financial data, performing thorough audits.
- Reconciled accounts to maintain accuracy in financial transactions.
- Assisted in Salary and Wages Tax preparation, ensuring compliance with State regulations.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies in financial data.
- Enhanced financial reporting by implementing new software tools.
- Check credit Manager on outstanding Loans for new Loans and Old Loans Bank reconciliation Payroll Processing Month end Passbook Stock take Petty Cash Reporting to CEO Fixed Assets Depreciation-Straight Line Method Financial
- Management Call Report to BPNG, MEP, FELASO quarterly reports Investments to BPNG TBILLS Applying CGAP Accounting principle for Microfinance Accounting and using Bank-soft system at the workplace.
- Prepared budgets for accurate financial planning and control.
- Reduced errors in accounting data, applying rigorous checks and balances.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Finance Officer
British American Tobacco
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Doing Creditor’s Reconciliation on Monthly after received Statement Of Accounts from Suppliers Weekly payments in raising Creditor’sCheques Confirm invoice& PO before running payout to vendors by 3way match and raise Cheque to the suppliers
- Monitoring and confirmed in-ward payments from vendors. Organize filing according to their vendor’scheque number. SAP system usage for review vendors payment details daily TT processing for overseas Suppliers Processing Foreigners payroll Participating of Transformation of SAP system to TOA
Accounts Officer
PNG Nambawan Trophy
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
- Pronto and APAC usage for funds transfer/ pretty cash Updating Cash Book Daily in Excel Application Monitoring Payments and Receipts GL Account Reconciliation for transfer Debtors Collection Bank Reconciliation Confirming Receipts of payment from Retail
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to company growth by enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Managed Salary and Wages tax preparation efforts, ensuring compliance with local, state, and State regulations while minimizing liability exposure.
International Payments Officer
Bank South Pacific
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Coordinated operations to maintain smooth workflow and improve team efficiency.
- Enhanced security by developing and implementing comprehensive safety protocols.
- Managed daily activities, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments for seamless operational support.
- AS400,MAPS System, Siera system and Payment system Usage Reconciliation of Suspense Account Daily Sending TT payments to their respective banks overseas daily according to their cut of time.
- Updating of Dealer rates Review all overseas TTs and confirm them before send the payments off shore. Inward payments and Outward Payments.
Technical Writing Officer
Bank South Pacific
12.2007 - 05.2010
- Coordinated daily operations to maintain order and efficiency.
- Monitored security systems for enhanced safety and quick response.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure safety of premises.
- Responded promptly to incidents, maintaining security protocols.
- Creating web site development for intranet users Using abit of graphics design Photoshop usage Dreameaver usage.
- Doing Javascript Posting of Anouncement through intranet Filings off all electronics documents into thier respective Achieves.
Company Assessor Trainee
Internal Revenue Commission
09.2007 - 11.2007
- Documented condition and special features to provide accurate estimations.
- Contributed to the establishment of fair market values by analyzing a variety of factors including location, age, size, condition, zoning restrictions, and comparable sales data.
- Conducted field inspections to verify property characteristics, noting discrepancies between actual conditions and reported information for accurate assessments.
- Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks according to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of the assessment process.
- All the clerical assistant duties Dividend Withholding Tax Blinds of returns Recording of incoming files Assessment on tax/levy Searching of files.
Education
Diploma Majoring in Accountancy - Business Accountancy
International Training Institute
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea12-2007
No Degree - Secondary Education
Manus Secondary
Manus, Lorengau12-2006
Skills
- Member of PNG CPA-Registered Accounting Technician#14816
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Internal controls
- Financial management
- Continuous improvement
- Financial analysis
- Credit analysis
- Strategic planning
- Skilled in Adobe Dreameaver CS4 – L1 – Datec Training Web Page Design 2007 - ITI Training Technical Writing- Datec Course Publisher Application - Daltron Course Customer Focus – Bank South Pacific Course Time Management - Bank South Pacific Course MS Word – Intermediate Course - Bank South Pacific Course MS Word 2000 - Bank South Pacific Course Personal Effectiveness - Bank South Pacific Course MYOB - International Training Institute , QuickBook Accounting
- Course Defensive Driving - Muti-skills Training Institute Course
- Tax compliance
- Project finance
- Cash flow management
- Debt management
- Performance reviews
- Proficient in MYOB, Quickbooks
- Decision-making
- Fraud prevention
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls and reporting systems
- Fundamental payroll certification
Carpentry Work
Doing light carpentry work including house profile set up, doing carpentry according to the design.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Mahu&Clough Niugini Partnership
05.2023 - 12.2024
Surveys Assistant
PNG Lands Surveys
10.2021 - 05.2023
Performance Reporting Officer
Paladin Solution
05.2019 - 11.2019
Acting Accountant
Manus Savings and Loan Society
02.2017 - 05.2019
Finance Officer
British American Tobacco
05.2013 - 12.2013
Accounts Officer
PNG Nambawan Trophy
05.2012 - 06.2012
International Payments Officer
Bank South Pacific
05.2010 - 03.2012
Technical Writing Officer
Bank South Pacific
12.2007 - 05.2010
Company Assessor Trainee
Internal Revenue Commission
09.2007 - 11.2007
Diploma Majoring in Accountancy - Business Accountancy
International Training Institute
No Degree - Secondary Education
Manus Secondary
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