Varuna Kemba
Finance Manager
Papua New Guinea
Summary
A CPA who is a seasoned auditing professional, knowledgeable about auditing and accounting standards, audit risks and financial processes offering over 8 years of audit and accounting experience. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Result oriented, dependable professional experience in, airline, oil and gas and retail industries. Excels in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision and often exceeds expectations. Work well independently and as part of a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Aspen Medical
09.2023 - Current
- Managed regular finance tracking for the PNG Business Unit and reported this monthly to head office.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Supported operations management and sales to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Managed team of up to 5 and supervised them through their allocated tasks
Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
- Manage a portfolio of clients , having responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team, including other specialists, monitoring budgets and supervising the audit process
- Overseeing and directing the budgeting, planning, co-ordination and control of engagements in accordance with client and statutory audit methodology and business requirements to ensure effective service delivery and maximized recoverability
- Overseeing in-charge and audit assistants' work, ensuring compliance with client and statutory audit methodology requirements, appreciating relevant internal and external market factors, ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements
- Nurturing and seeking worthwhile relationships with clients, business departments and staff, for the sharing of information and to identify and progress current and future audit requirements
- Preparing and negotiating fee proposals for existing clients and assisting in forming propositions for new business
- Preparing reports to senior client management and audit committees.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Scheduled and executed up to 10 yearly audits
Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible in leading the audit team on audit engagements and managing staff with completion of tasks
- Manage a small portfolio of clients , having responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team, including other specialists, monitoring budgets and supervising the audit process and reported directly to Audit Partner
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted and coached staff auditors with audit procedures
- Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence focusing on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards
- Managed team of up to 5 field auditors
Senior Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
09.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
07.2017 - 07.2018
Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
07.2015 - 06.2017
Graduate Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
01.2015 - 06.2015
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Management
Pacific Adventist University
Papua New Guinea 01.2011 - 12.2014
Member of Certified Practicing Accountants, Papua New Guinea - undefined
Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Additional Information
- Awards , STAR Award | Received the STAR Award for Quarter 2, 2019 - This is an internal KPMG award recognizing outstanding performance for employees in each service line.
Certification
CPA - Certified Practicing Accountant
References
Mr Herbert Maguma | Office Managing Partner, Deloitte PNG | Email: hmaguma@deloitte.com.pg | Phone: +675 7640 7153
Mr Simbarashe Zhou | Group Financial Controller, Capital Insurance Group Limited | Email: szhou@capgrp.com | Phone: +675 7826 6197
Ms Maria Chariz Hernandez | Director, Assurance and Audit Services, KPMG PNG | Email: mhernandez12@kpmg.com.au | Phone: +675 312 200
Timeline
Finance Manager
Aspen Medical
09.2023 - Current
Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
01.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
01.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
KPMG
09.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
07.2017 - 07.2018
Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
07.2015 - 06.2017
Graduate Accountant, Audit & Assurance Services
EY
01.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Management
Pacific Adventist University
01.2011 - 12.2014
Member of Certified Practicing Accountants, Papua New Guinea - undefined
CPA - Certified Practicing Accountant
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