Rahul Deo Sewak
Accountant
Nasinu9679979
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Insightful team leader with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Finance Officer
Legal Aid Commission
Suva
01.2017 - Current
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals and finalize annual grant budgetary formulation.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, taxation and operational
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts with month end closure and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Process Payments
- Audit and regulation internal control systems
- Verify brief out matters for Conflict client's
- Process Leave entries
- Prepare monthly Cash Register
- Prepare VAT returns
- Carry out fixed asset register audit and asset tagging for all Legal Aid
- Offices.
- Verify Payroll / Prepared Pay for unestablished Staffs.
- Coordinated and assisted in Official Opening events for LAC – Korovou, Tavua, Seaqaqa, Keyasi, Taveuni, Labasa, Savusavu and Nabouwalu
- Carry out Annual file audit for litigation team
- Coordinate Annual Corporate Workshop
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Carry out Board of Survey inspections and prepare report for disposal
- Manage procurement tender for the Commission
- Maintain and update all filing records
- Salary Reconciliations
- Prepare ADHOC reports for funding and budget – UNDP Projects , Access to Justice project –IT and Finance
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Financial management of office projects – New and refurbishments, vetting of contracts and payments
- Took IN charge of Finance office for 1 month and 2 weeks in absence of Principal Finance Officer.
- Assist in preparing of board papers for the LAC board meetings.
Sales Consultant –Part Time
Propmate Realty
Suva
11.2021 - Current
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Meeting potential clients and vendors to finalize deals.
- Negotiating Deals with Buyers/Sellers- in person & over the phone.
- Preparing Legal Documents .e.g. Sales &Purchases, Offer Letter.
Finance Officer
Vinod Patel & Company Limited
Suva
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
- Petty Cash Reconciliations
- EFTPOS Reconciliations
- Verify Payments & Rates for Overseas payments
- Process TT payments
- Assist in annual audit of the company's consolidated accounts
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Reconciliation Officer
Carpenters Finance
Suva
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Daily Cashier Receipts Reconciliation /Eftpos Reconciliation /Cheque Reconciliation
- Process month - end accounts closure and bank reconciliation
- Maintaining a positive relationship with banks
- VAT Reconciliation
- Assist in Warehouse internal Audits and stock take /Stationary Audit
- Assist with external audit
- Prepare Journal entries
- Payments Reconciliation
- Prepare daily cash flow report and financial risk of capital investment projects
- Processing CAPEX
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Liaising with financial institutions to establish funds management arrangements
International Relations & Community Relations-Lead
University of the South Pacific Students Association, Laucala Campus
Suva
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Manage a working committee of 6 regional and international members', i.e. organizing and chairing meetings.
- Participate in USP community activities with the SMT's and other stakeholders
- Submitting monthly reports to SMT's on performances of International Students
- Liaising and addressing student issues to the respective offices
- Assisting students with their VISA documentation, Airline tickets booking.
Customer Relations Officer
Pacific Technical And Further Education (Pacific TAFE)
Suva
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Managed student relations on ongoing basis to maximize student enrolment.
- Made students aware of current and new programs and services.
- Created activities and engagements to enhance student experience, knowledge and patronage.
- Attend to call enquiries and correspond enrollment status
- Assess applications and vet new applications
- Assist in Marketing and promotion with Road show enrollment team
- Transporting the marketing team around Fiji.
Office Intern
University of the South Pacific Students Association Federal Office
Suva
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Supported various company departments by answering phones, faxing, copying packets and mailing correspondence.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Attend to meetings with Secretary General
- Daily Banking/Payments/Acquittals
- Part of the Secretariat team to facilitate USPSA Council Meeting in Samoa
Accounts Clerk
Finance Pacific Corporation Limited
Suva
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Calculating Interest Dues on Debtor Accounts
- Meeting Clients with Senior Management
- Assistant to the internal auditor
- Preparing Legal Notice, File Lawsuit against Clients
- Attending cases with Lawyers
- Representing FPCL at the Small Claims Tribunal Proceedings
- Prepare Banking/Journals /Payments Vouchers
- Prepare Accounts Reconciliation
- Assist Auditors while Audit Process
- Receiving debt payments and sending timely reminders
- Assisting agency with New India Assurance
- Assessing loan applications – Vetting Documents
Sales Executive
First National Realtors Limited (Part Time)
Suva
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Meeting potential clients.
- Negotiating Deals with Buyers/Sellers- in person & over the phone.
- Preparing Legal Documents .e.g. Sales &Purchases, Offer Letter.
- Liaising with Banks on client's behalf.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountant
01.2012 - 09.2016
Majors in :
Accounting
Minors in :
- Management & Public Administration
( completed 100% of the Credits Required)
- Information Systems
(Completed 100% Credit Required -Certificate)
- Elected to Chairperson for University of the South Pacific,International Relations & Community Relations in 2013-2015
Bachelor of Law – LLB - Law
01.2021 - 12.2021
Completed :
- COURTS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION I
- LAW AND SOCIETY
- COURTS & DISPUTE RESOLUTN II
- LEGISLATION
Skills
Prioritizing and time management
Accomplishments
- Appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths – Fiji – December 2021
- Appointed as “Treasurer” – Shree Satya Prakash Mandir – August 2017 - March 2023
- USP OHS Committee Student Rep 2015 - 2016
- Certificate of Appreciation – International & Public Relations Chairperson - University of the South of Pacific Students Association 2014 – 2015
- TVET – Standard and Quality Committee Member – USP Pacific TAFE
- Industry Programme Advisory Committee - Student Member
- USP Accounting & Finance Committee Member 2015 - 2016
- Fiji Institute of Accountants– Student Member 2014 -2015
- Certificate of Appreciation – International & Public Relations Chairperson - University of the South ud Pacific Students Association2013 - 2014
- Certificate of Special Recognition – Orientation Week 2014 – University of the South Pacific
- Certificate of Special Recognition – Orientation Week 2014 – University of the South Pacific
- Certificate of Appreciation – 12TH Pacific Science Inter Congress (8th -12th July 2013)
- Certificate of Special Recognition – Open day Volunteer 2013 – University of the South Pacific
- Certificate of Recognition – Orientation Volunteer 2013 – University of the South Pacific
- Certificate of Recognition –Open day Volunteer 2012- University of the South Pacific
- Basic Level Defensive Driving Course – 27th September 2010 – Land Transport Authority
- Form Prefect year 2009 at Rishikul Sanatan College
- Junior Librarian year 2008 at Rishikul Sanatan College
- Best Attendance year 2003 at Rishikul Primary School
- Best Attendance year 2002 at Rishikul Primary School
Additional Information
Workshops Attended
- Pay Global November 2021
- MYOB – Microsoft Dynamics November 2021
- JIWA & Link soft system training 24th November 2018
- 2019 National Staff Workshop 1st February 2019
- 2019 Annual Corporate Staff Training 17th January 2019
- 2018 Annual Corporate Staff Training 17th January 2018
- 2017 Annual Corporate Staff Training 22nd February 2017
- Team building and development Workshop 20th March 2015
- Time management & goal setting 23February 2015
- USP Strategic Planning 2013 – 2018 at Warwick Resort Nov ,2013
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Sales Consultant
Reference
1.Sheetal Prasad
Associate Manager Retail Finance
Vinod Patel & Co Ltd
9907907
Fiji
2. Sumeet Kumar
Assistant Accountant
Carpenters Finance
9361772
3. Mr. Akmal Elleyas Ali – Secretary General (2009-2013)
University of the South Pacific Students Association – Federal Office
Development Officer - PIANGO
Flaggstaff - 9960200
4. Ms. Fozmeen Ali
Senior Finance Officer –Legal Aid Commission
+679 9300806
Fozmeen.Ali@legalaid.org.fj or fozmeen@yahoo.com
+679 9300806
Fozmeen.Ali@legalaid.org.fj /fozmeen@yahoo.com
Timeline
Proficient in English - Valid PTE Certificate
07-2022
Sales Consultant –Part Time - Propmate Realty
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Sales Consultant
09-2021
University of The South Pacific - Bachelor of Law – LLB , Law
01.2021 - 12.2021
Finance Officer - Legal Aid Commission
01.2017 - Current
Finance Officer - Vinod Patel & Company Limited
05.2016 - 12.2016
Reconciliation Officer - Carpenters Finance
09.2015 - 05.2016
Customer Relations Officer - Pacific Technical And Further Education (Pacific TAFE)
01.2015 - 02.2015
International Relations & Community Relations-Lead - University of the South Pacific Students Association, Laucala Campus
09.2013 - 09.2015
Office Intern - University of the South Pacific Students Association Federal Office
07.2013 - 11.2013
University of The South Pacific - Bachelor of Commerce, Accountant
01.2012 - 09.2016
Accounts Clerk - Finance Pacific Corporation Limited
02.2010 - 04.2011
Sales Executive - First National Realtors Limited (Part Time)
02.2010 - 04.2011
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