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Overview
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Education
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Apenisa Tora

Apenisa Tora

Clerical Officer /Hotel Night Auditor
San Jose,CA

Summary

Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/ Live in Caregiver

El Shamah Inhome Care
Sacramento, California
01.2020 - 06.2024
  • Administering office works and Ensure that proper documentation for each residents
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Corresponding via email faxes and phone calls
  • Daily recording andupdating medical administration records
  • Assist in the changing and bathing of clients
  • Personal hygiene for each residents is properly maintain.
  • Follow up on each residents medical appointment.

Finance Clerk /Hotel Night Auditor

Novotel Lami Bay
Suva, Fiji
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Reconciled financial accounts and prepared monthly statements for review.
  • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
  • Maintained the general ledger accounts and documented all accounting adjustments.
  • Processed payments in compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to entering into the system.
  • Prepared bank deposits, balancing of accounts receivable ledgers, and other bookkeeping duties.
  • Assisted with budget preparation activities by providing necessary data analysis.
  • Researched discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from management regarding financial results or special reporting requests.
  • Communicated effectively with vendors regarding billing issues or payment status.

Hotel Night Auditor/ Debtors Clerk

Mana Island Resort & Spa
Nadi, 🇫🇯 Fiji
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Greeted guests upon check-in and provided detailed information about the hotel services.
  • Processed payments for all guest transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared daily financial reports to ensure accurate account balances.
  • Managed and monitored front desk operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Performed nightly audit of rooms' charges, taxes, settlements, and credit card postings.
  • Verified accuracy of room rates and discounts applied to accounts.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries regarding local attractions, restaurants, transportation.
  • Monitored security cameras throughout the night shift to ensure safety of guests and staff members.
  • Addressed customer complaints in a professional manner to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained organized records of all housekeeping activities including occupancy levels, arrivals and departures, special requests.
  • Resolved billing disputes in an efficient manner while keeping customer satisfaction as top priority.
  • Completed end-of-shift paperwork such as incident reports and cash reconciliations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of public areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly while maintaining courteous telephone etiquette.
  • Assisted management in training new staff members on proper procedures related to hotel operations.
  • Inspected guestrooms prior to arrival for cleanliness and functionality purposes.
  • Handled night audit paperwork, verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue reviews.
  • Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Assessed checklist on daily basis and planned shift accordingly.
  • Documented wake-up requests and set up automatic calls in system.
  • Managed late check-ins and provided information on hotel amenities, including dining establishments, spa hours and room service.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports to close out day and meet objectives.
  • Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
  • Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
  • Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
  • Answered guest inquiries, recommending shopping, dining or entertainment.
  • Performed bookkeeping activities to balance accounts and conduct nightly audits.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Business Management

Fiji Institute of Technology, Samabula Campus

DIPLOMA in Business Management and Accounting

* ceritificate for Accounting for Clerical Officers

Bachelor of Commerce - Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of The South Pacific, Suva Fiji.
  • Just did 3 units and hasnt finished studying due to financial and family commitments

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Clerical Support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Calendar Management
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling
  • Invoice Processing
  • Filing
  • Mail handling
  • Expense Reporting
  • Travel Coordination
  • Check processing
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Word
  • Internet Research
  • Client Relations
  • Account balancing reconciliation
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Customer Service
  • Accounting skills
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping

Timeline

Administrative Assistant/ Live in Caregiver - El Shamah Inhome Care
01.2020 - 06.2024
Finance Clerk /Hotel Night Auditor - Novotel Lami Bay
01.2014 - 01.2019
Hotel Night Auditor/ Debtors Clerk - Mana Island Resort & Spa
01.2007 - 12.2011
Fiji Institute of Technology - Some College (No Degree), Diploma in Business Management
University of The South Pacific - Bachelor of Commerce , Hospitality And Tourism Management
Apenisa ToraClerical Officer /Hotel Night Auditor