Stephanie KITAUN
Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea
Summary
Results-driven business development professional and seasoned business manager with 6+ years of experience in tax, accounts payable, and payroll management. Proven track record of rapidly developing new skills and knowledge, with a strong ability to lead high-performing teams and successfully deliver large-scale projects. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Divine Word University, Papua New Guinea. A self-disciplined, reliable, and effective team player with excellent problem-solving skills, seeking a new professional challenge that aligns with skills and passion. Excited to leverage expertise and contribute to a dynamic organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development and Bid Coordinator
Kramer Ausenco Limited
05.2024 - Current
- Efficiently coordinated the launch of a strategic Joint Venture between Kramer Ausenco and Concept Tank Australia at the renowned Stanley Hotel, hosting respected guests for a networking event and dinner during the PNG Mining Resource Exhibition and Conference.
- Undertook thorough research to identify highly rewarding job opportunities, partnered with Bid team in developing compelling EOI/RFP applications, and consistently monitored tender progress for prompt updates that drove business development.
- Facilitated high-level meetings between Kramer Ausenco's CEO, MD, and Country Manager alongside prominent PNG representatives such as UNOPS' Country Managers, the World Health Organization, the European Union, and the World Bank. This fostered crucial relationships and opened doors to valuable opportunities.
- Facilitated productive client meetings, working closely with engineers to clarify project scopes and finalizing priced proposals that met clients' needs and exceeded their expectations.
Business Development Officer
Brian Bell Group of Companies
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Conduct market research to identify business opportunities, communicate via email and phone for prospect meeting set up, produce project quotations and secure client Business Purchase Order.
- Performed project identification for Brian Bell corporate Business within my initial three months of employment
- Successfully managed the procurement process for a $353,188.86 purchase order of items/furniture's for the 2023 police cadets, ensuring successful delivery in January-February 2023.
- Acquired the contract to install gym equipment at Bomana for PNG-APP, valued at K2011,144.60.
Business Manager (BM)
Post PNG Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Acknowledged by POST PNG senior executives for consistently demonstrating exemplary work ethics, punctuality and the ability to effectively resolve customer concerns.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere for customers through interaction and attentive service
- Facilitate efficient communication among team members for successful completion of joint projects, accurate reconciliation, and achievement of sales budget.
- Executed implementation of monthly budget while ensuring compliance with company policies
- Developed effective business strategies and plans that aligned with company objectives, ensured adherence to monthly budget, and maintained accurate audit records.
- Maintained and reconciled inventories on a weekly basis
- Ensured effective training of new hires and enhanced overall service capabilities.
Trainee Business Manager (TBM)
Post PNG Ltd
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Writing business cases for retail branch for management approval and funding arrangements
- Provide supplementary business cases on retail revenue streams to be sold at PPNG Nationwide branches
- Liaise with stakeholders for quotations and supply of products
- Raise purchase order for retail stocks, replenishment and month end reconciliation
- Write letters and sales agreement to hotels/resorts in Kokopo, East New Britain Province to have them as agent to PPNG philatelic products
- Provide support and assistance to audit team execute spot audit checks and compliance in all NCD post branch.
Tax Consultant
Monsieur Henry Café
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Attained monthly basis adherence
- Assisted in ensuring IRC compliance and properly lodged documents.
- Provided support to the cafe manager on business operations.
Business Development Assistant
East New Britain Development Corporation (ENBDC)
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Identifying new sales lead
- Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
- Negotiated and renegotiated through various communication channels including phone, email, and in-person meetings
- Managed the writing and updating of company profiles and capability statements.
- Providing exceptional customer service by promptly handling customer questions and exceeding revenue goals.
- Conducted field visits to ensure adherence to company guidelines and standards.
- Performed company property visits and updated monthly visitation reports.
- Implemented and maintained a database to track eager applicants each day.
- Managed the process of writing and updating offer letters for a variety of clients.
- Created proposals for securing business incentives
- Managed complex diary and logistics efficiently.
- Provided admin support by working alongside the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO).
- Assisted in the implementation of various business development projects by offering administrative and project management support
- Dutifully handled the preparation and consolidation of export documents for the company’s agricultural department
- Ensured the proper completion of necessary export documents for shipping cocoa commodities
- Managed the conversion of US$ export contract payments to PNG kina Currency.
Assistant Accounts Payable
East New Britain Development Corporation Subsidiary (ENB Cocoa)
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Follow up on customers’/supplier’s invoice
- Reconcile processed work by verifying pronto entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Managed posting of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate receipting and timely payment.
- Ensured precise and efficient bank reconciliations were consistently carried out.
- Maintained accurate records of petty cash transactions
- Ensured compliance with PNG regulations for payroll processing at Internal Revenue Commission.
- Performed banking and other tasks as required by a senior accountant
- Managed inventory control system efficiently and accurately
- Reconciled cash from the bank, disbursing it to depots for cocoa purchasing.
Payroll Officer, Human Resource
East New Britain Development Corporation (ENBDC)
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Processing employee salary/wages using pronto system
- Process pays increases back pay due to bonus and overtime pay
- Calculate and process termination pay including any severance due
- Prepare and consolidate and lodge group tax, NPF, internal loans reporting and NASFUND remittance
- Confirmed that all required deductions were taken out before pay disbursement
- Make recommendations to supervisors for payroll improvement
- Reconciliation and submission of tax remittance and staff earnings to Internal Revenue Commission (IRC)
- Preparing of labor journals and internal recharges
- Filling payroll files and records
- Group HR pay period reporting
- General administration duties
- Explaining insurance coverage and other company benefits to employees
- Provide advice to staff by answering their queries about time sheets and pay slips as necessary
- Dealing with the paperwork for employees who have gone on maternity/Sick/LWOP Leave.
Education
Bachelor in Business Studies (Management) - Business Management
Divine Word University
Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea 03.2016
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
O.L.S.H Vunapope Secondary School
Kokopo, East New Britain , Papua New Guinea 12.2011
Lower Secondary School Certificate -
O.L.S.H Vunapope Secondary School
Kokopo, East New Britain Province, PNG 11.2009
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Bid Strategy Development
- Deadline Management
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
- Certificate of Training, PNGAIR VRS initial Training, 11/25/21
- Certificate of Training, Customer Service Training, 11/31/19
- Certificate of Training, Pronto Point of Sale Training, 6/29/19
- Certificate of Attendance, Inventory Management, 9/8/18
- Certificate of Attendance, Supervisor One, 10/18/16
- Certificate of Attendance, Time Management, 10/17/16
- Certificate of Attendance, Ethics Core Values and Research Pathway to Quality, 9/4/15
- Certificate of Attendance, Ethics in International Business Partnership for Good Governance, 9/5/14
- Certificate of Attendance, Ethics is Everybody's Business, 9/6/13
- Distinction Certificate, Australian Mathematics Competition, 10/30/11
- Certificate of Participation, PNG MODEL - PNG Fashion for Peace, 8/19/23
- Certificate of Participation, PNG MODEL - PNG Fashion for NGCB Runway, 12/3/23
- Certificate of Participation, PNG MODEL - PNG Fashion & Design Week, 10/5/19
- Certificate of Participation, First Ever Vocal Ignitious Kareoke Challenge, 10/30/10
Hobbies
I'm passionate about fashion and photography and I love expressing my creativity through these mediums. For my side hustle I enjoy taking part in our PNG Fashion Show runway as a model . When I'm not behind the lens, you can find me curled up with a good book, as reading is another one of my Favorite pastimes. I'm also an adventure-seeker at heart and I thrive on exploring new destinations and meeting people from different walks of life. Lastly, I enjoy experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and I'm always on the lookout for fresh culinary inspiration
Timeline
Business Development and Bid Coordinator
Kramer Ausenco Limited
05.2024 - Current
Business Development Officer
Brian Bell Group of Companies
08.2022 - 05.2024
Business Manager (BM)
Post PNG Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2022
Trainee Business Manager (TBM)
Post PNG Ltd
05.2019 - 06.2020
Tax Consultant
Monsieur Henry Café
06.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Accounts Payable
East New Britain Development Corporation Subsidiary (ENB Cocoa)
05.2018 - 05.2018
Business Development Assistant
East New Britain Development Corporation (ENBDC)
02.2018 - 05.2019
Payroll Officer, Human Resource
East New Britain Development Corporation (ENBDC)
02.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor in Business Studies (Management) - Business Management
Divine Word University
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
O.L.S.H Vunapope Secondary School
Lower Secondary School Certificate -
O.L.S.H Vunapope Secondary School
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