Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Trainings attended
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Petero Nadriva Nawaitauvou

Petero Nadriva Nawaitauvou

Bank Officer
Suva,Rewa

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cash Distribution Centre Officer

BSP Financial Group Ltd
Suva
07.2022 - Current

* Facilitate accurate & timely processing of all cash transfers or repatriations to/from Branches/RBF/Other Banks/ATM Cash runs ensuring compliance to Banks Procedures at all times.

* Ensure cash sent to or received from Bank Of America/Travelex is verified accurately when received/dispatched with correct forms filled and authorization obtained prior to posting into the Bank system.

* Obtain relevant details from Treasury, correct forms filled for FX cash repatriations to BOA & Travelex.

* Ensure that during cash drop off and pick up by Security Companies, safety and security procedures are complied with at all times.

* Process cash orders from all BSP branches, compile Requisition/Lodgements form and send to RBF

* Ensure cash registers reconcile with physical cash as well as Cash Drawer FJD & FCY balances.

* Assist Team Leader Cash Distribution Centre by arranging the availability of Security Companies for cash runs.

* Accurate preparation of month end reconciliations for submissions tom Finance Department

* Assist the ATM Support Team as and when required

* Assist the International Payments Team as and when required

Customer Service Officer

BSP Financial Group LTD
Suva
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Educated customers about available services, products and bank resources.
  • Answered bank phone lines and directed customers to appropriate department to address concerns.
  • Reached out to existing bank customers and offered personalized support for different needs.
  • Processed various transactions with accuracy and according to bank standards and legal requirements.
  • Consulted with customers on individual needs and offered solutions aligned with individual situations and preferences.
  • Assisted customers with navigating bank systems, completing transactions and opening or closing accounts.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, requests and complaints with courtesy and professionalism.
  • Reviewed information in customer accounts and made recommendations for new products and services.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Assist Loans Officers with assessment of unsecured loan applications
  • Business telling services
  • Foreign exchange services
  • Personal telling services

Currency Officer

Reserve Bank Of Fiji
Suva
06.2013 - 01.2020
  • Provide support service role to Manager Currency, Senior Currency Officers and other Currency Officers towards issuance/receipt of currency from suppliers, commercial banks and customers as a key holding vault custodians:
  • Ensure all currency transactions are carried out in a secure and strictly controlled manner and recorded accurately and in a timely manner supported by source documents for audit purposes ensuring audit trails are maintained and zero loss at all times.
  • Monitor note processing operations by exercising effective supervisory skills to ensure procedures are complied with and integrity of the process is maintained at all times.
  • Comply strictly with all quality controls and OHS requirements while performing currency duties to ensure no injuries are sustained during the course of carrying out currency transactions.
  • Report on results, problems and/or discrepancies, identify controls and take prompt remedial action for all currency operations to ensure zero loss and zero breaches in Currency and security procedures.
  • Teller operations; valuation of mutilated and old Fiji banknotes and coins
  • Reconciliations of accounts on monthly/weekly/bi-monthly and quarterly basis
  • Negotiations with partner Mints overseas on terms of contract for various Coin Programs in terms of Royalty received, metal specifications of Coins (gold,silver etc)
  • Assist the Manager Currency, Chief Manager Currency and other Currency Officers in the monthly stock-take of all Fiji currency banknotes and coins in the RBF vault
  • Compile daily, monthly,quarterly and yearly statistics of all Notes and Coins in Circulation and ensuring this is available for use by the Currency Technical Committee as well as the Management
  • Data Analytics update
  • Relieved on the Senior Currency Officer role on numerous occasions

Clerical Officer

Ministry Of Fisheries & Forests
Suva
07.2009 - 06.2013
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using the FMIS.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Used FMIS system to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.

Education

Diploma in Business Economics

Fiji National University
Samabula
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Indian College School
Suva
04.2001 -

Skills

    Money Handling Abilities

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Accomplishments

  • Led the Currency Team in 2019 to complete all pending Process Maps for the Department whilst holding the position of Team Leader in the Quality Management Team program

Interests

Sports

Music

Travel

Food

Trainings attended

  • Effective Stocktaking Skills - FNU
  • Customer Services Skills Workshop - Human Resources Development South Pacific
  • OHS Modules 1-4 - Ministry of Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations 2019
  • OHS Modules 1 & 2 - Michael's Safety Training & Consultancy Services 2023

Timeline

Cash Distribution Centre Officer

BSP Financial Group Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Customer Service Officer

BSP Financial Group LTD
06.2020 - 07.2022

Currency Officer

Reserve Bank Of Fiji
06.2013 - 01.2020

Clerical Officer

Ministry Of Fisheries & Forests
07.2009 - 06.2013

Diploma in Business Economics

Fiji National University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Indian College School
04.2001 -
Petero Nadriva NawaitauvouBank Officer