Komal Karishma Lata
Suva,Fiji
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerical Officer - Ledgers
Ministry of Agriculture
Suva, Fiji
09.2022 - Current
- Prepare month end reconciliation reports for Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Projects SLG 84, Trust Fund Account and Imprest Account
- Generate and maintain record of commitment and expenditure reports
- Post and file monthly Journal Vouchers into Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
- facilitate and maintain registers
- prepare Indents and facilitate International Telegraphic Transfer Payments with the banks.
- Prepare acquittals of each Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) projects.
- Raise payment vouchers for Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) projects and email remittance to appropriate project managers.
- Handle overseas donor funds and liaise with Ministry of Fiance in regards to release of overseas donor funds.
- Tracked ACIAR project schedules and encourage project teams to utilize the funds on time before end of financial year.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Evaluated complaints and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Monitor the proper utilization of Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) donor funds.
- Organized meetings to provide ACIAR projects and indents updates.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Participated in regular meetings with the Director of Finance regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions..
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Leveraged Financial Management Information System (FMIS) skills to input and compile data
Human Resources/ Accounts Administrator
Professional Design Solutions
Suva, Fiji
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) input
- monitoring and reconciling transactions with the monthly bank statements,
- Processed monthly Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) lodgment
- Received and recorded cash, cheques and transfers.
- Handled weekly and bi-weekly payroll services for employees.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and cheques to banks.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Prepared and processed payrolls manually
- Managed accounts receivable and payable activities, including invoicing, payments, collections and reconciliations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Assisted with recruitment processes by conducting initial interviews, scheduling appointments and creating job postings.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees through mediation or other appropriate methods of dispute resolution.
- Evaluated resumes of potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
- Supported recruitment with resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate job offers.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Answered questions regarding salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.
- Managed employee attendance records
- Provided support to the Director by preparing documents, updating databases and organizing files.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning and emailing documents.
Office Assistant
Chand Engineering Consultants Pte Limited
Suva, Fiji
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed bookkeeping
- Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure terms are met prior to payment processing.
- Maintained up-to-date customer files with accurate information relating to billing cycles and contact details.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding payments due dates and amounts owed.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and cheques to banks.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer accurately and efficiently.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
- Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members, including making reservations for flights or hotels.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability of the director and the engineeers
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
- Completed and mailed contracts, invoices or cheques.
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Sales Assistant/Cashier
Jacks of Fiji
Suva, Fiji
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss new products or changes in store policy or procedure.
- Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Accepted and completed cash, cheque and credit card payments.
- Identified trends for sale promotions to increase interest or demand in products.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement within the store's services.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Office Assistant
Usha Investment Pte Limited
Suva, Fiji
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer accurately and efficiently.
- Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
- Maintained business records by updating customer information.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders
Cashier
Fatburger Restaurant
Suva, Fiji
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Handling cash transactions, receiving payment by cash, cheques, credit card, checking daily cash accounts, guiding and solving customer queries, providing training and assistance to new staff, maintaining daily transaction report
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Processed payments using POS system and accepted cash and credit cards
- Maintained a clean work area by wiping down counters, sweeping floors.
- Inspected all equipment for proper sanitation before each use.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured all products were properly labeled.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and provided general information regarding menu items.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Relieving Receptionist
Metro Medical Centre
Suva, Fiji
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Welcoming visitors, answering inquiries
- issuing visitor badges,
- maintaining reception area
- managing patient appointments
- organizing patient records
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of The South Pacific
University of The South Pacific
Vivid Pacific
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Recruiting
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Excellent Communication
- Empathy
- Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Detail-oriented
- conflict resolution
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Gold medalist in Nadroga Navosa chef competition 2014
- Silver medalist in Nadroga Navosa chef competition 2015
References
- Salesh Naidu - 679-9235061 | Email: salesh.naidu@moa.gov.fj
Accounts Officer - Ministry of Agriculture
- Shivneel Dutt - 679-9720405 | Email: proarcdesigns@gmail.com
Director - Professional Design Solutions
- Bisal Bikash Ram - 679-8684494 | Email: conceptavedesign@gmail.com
Director - Conceptave Design Services
Former Project Manager - Chand Engineering Consultants Limited
Timeline
Clerical Officer - Ledgers
Ministry of Agriculture
09.2022 - Current
Human Resources/ Accounts Administrator
Professional Design Solutions
07.2021 - 08.2022
Office Assistant
Chand Engineering Consultants Pte Limited
08.2018 - 06.2021
Sales Assistant/Cashier
Jacks of Fiji
03.2018 - 08.2018
Office Assistant
Usha Investment Pte Limited
11.2017 - 02.2018
Cashier
Fatburger Restaurant
02.2016 - 08.2017
Relieving Receptionist
Metro Medical Centre
11.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of The South Pacific
University of The South Pacific
Vivid Pacific
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