Tony SERIYATE
Accountant (CPAPNG)
BOROKO,NCD
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant/ Accounts Officer
PNG NRL Bid / Academy
Port Moresby
05.2025 - Current
- Scope: Financial operations oversight, donor acquittals, reconciliations, compliance reporting, and financial capacity building.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Manage domestic and telegraphic transfer (TT) payments ensuring compliance with internal controls and approval protocols.
- Prepare monthly bank, supplier, and ledger reconciliations; resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Produce detailed acquittal and compliance reports for GHD Team relating to AusAID-funded rugby development programs.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and funding agreements.
- Deliver structured financial training to academy team managers to strengthen accountability and reporting quality.
- Support budget preparation and financial performance analysis across multiple development programs.
- Maintain integrity of general ledger postings and supporting documentation.
- Key Contribution:
- Strengthened donor reporting processes and reduced reconciliation delays through structured review mechanisms.
- Managed financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes to enhance fiscal accountability.
Analyst – Budget,Foreign Reserve,Projects,F/Assets
Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)
Port Moresby
04.2017 - 03.2025
- Scope: Fixed asset management, capital project accounting, management reporting, reconciliations, and audit coordination within the Central Bank environment.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Managed full lifecycle of fixed assets including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and revaluations.
- Maintained and reconciled high-value asset register ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Monitored CAPEX implementation and OPEX spending against approved budgets.
- Prepared monthly management reports including variance analysis for senior management.
- Conducted detailed account reconciliations and financial statement support schedules.
- Coordinated with external auditors over four audit cycles, ensuring timely provision of audit evidence and resolution of queries.
- Worked alongside independent property valuers during asset revaluation exercises.
- Supported capital project accounting, tracking project costs and budget performance.
- Key Contributions:
- Contributed to successful external audit outcomes through strong documentation and reconciliation discipline.
- Improved asset reporting accuracy and strengthened internal controls over capital expenditure.
- Enhanced visibility over capital projects through structured tracking and reporting processes.
- Analyzed financial data to support regulatory compliance and policy development.
- Developed strategic reports for executive management, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows and improve efficiency.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Loans Assistant/Teller and Enquiries Officer
Nationwide Microbank Ltd (MiBank)
GOROKA, EHP
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Roles & responsibilities
- Assessed personal/ SME and commercial loan applications (credit assessment/risk analysis) ensuring credible clients are referred for approval
- Served various walk in clients with general/ telling and loan product’s needs, opened personal/cooperative, association, SME and businesses accounts
- Accepted deposits, processed withdrawals, disbursed loans, etc.
- Used BRMFO Banking Application in delivering all above responsibilities
- Processed daily transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.
- Managed customer inquiries, providing tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Assistant Accountant
RMM Consultants
GOROKA, EHP
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Roles & responsibilities
- Prepared annual accounts/financial reports for various business clients based in Goroka, Kainantu, Lae, Simbu and Mt. Hagen
- Worked on business proposals/ loan submissions for clients
- Provided service on IRC/IPA matters (GST Returns, Income Tax Returns, Salary & Wages Tax returns etc.), Business Name renewal
- Clients served include; Emmanuel Lodge, GK Lodge, Goroka Secondary School, Gabiga Investments, Yondu Coffee, including other SMEs.
- Managed daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records and compliance with regulations.
- Reconciled bank statements and accounts, enhancing financial reporting consistency and reliability.
Education
Dip. in Data Analysis & Business Intelligence - Data Analysis and Business Intelligence (DABI)
Datec Learning Centre
Port Moresby12-2025
CPAPNG Membership Certificate No. 5835 -
Certified Practicing Accountant Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby01-2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (BCAC)
PNG University of Technology
Lae, Morobe Province01-2015
Diploma - Business Studies – Accounting
Goroka Technical College
Eastern Highlands Province06-2009
Skills
- Financial & Statutory Reporting
- Management Reporting & Variance Analysis
- General Ledger Oversight
- Complex Account Reconciliations
- Fixed Asset & Capital Asset Management
- CAPEX & OPEX Budget Control
- Project Accounting & Cost Monitoring
- Audit Coordination (External Audits – 4 Years)
- Donor Fund Reporting & Compliance (AusAID)Asset Valuation & Revaluation Support
- Internal Control Strengthening
- Financial Training & Team Support
- Advanced Microsoft Excel & Financial Modelling (Financial Models, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis)
- Oracle Finance Application (General Ledger, Fixed Assets Manager sub ledger, Project Costing/Accounting sub ledger access)
- ERP & Accounting Systems (Oracle, Xero & MYOB)
- Budgeting & Forecasting Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- High integrity and professional ethics
- Strong analytical and financial control mindset
- Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation discipline
- Effective communicator with ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Capable of working independently and leading financial processes
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
Affiliations
Certified Practicing Accountant Papua New Guinea (CPAPNG)
Timeline
Accountant/ Accounts Officer
PNG NRL Bid / Academy
05.2025 - Current
Analyst – Budget,Foreign Reserve,Projects,F/Assets
Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)
04.2017 - 03.2025
Loans Assistant/Teller and Enquiries Officer
Nationwide Microbank Ltd (MiBank)
11.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Accountant
RMM Consultants
11.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (BCAC)
PNG University of Technology
Diploma - Business Studies – Accounting
Goroka Technical College
Dip. in Data Analysis & Business Intelligence - Data Analysis and Business Intelligence (DABI)
Datec Learning Centre
CPAPNG Membership Certificate No. 5835 -
Certified Practicing Accountant Papua New Guinea
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
- Creating dashboard reports with excel master class – Datec PNG Ltd
- Advanced Excel Training (pivot) - CPAPNG
- Oracle Ledger Fundamentals – Koenig Solutions, Singapore
- Xero Accounting System
- Soft Skills Training (Time Management, Presentation Skills, Business, Writing, Assertiveness & Self Confidence, Advance Excel) - IBBM
- EFM Training on Fixed Income & Bond Basics – DWS & Lombard Odier
REFERENCES
References are available on request.