Kathryn Williams
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with experience in customer service, retail, and finance. Passionate about meeting new people and providing excellent service to customers from diverse backgrounds. Currently working as a Crown Accountant Intern, supporting monthly reporting, maintaining financial records, preparing journals, and completing General Ledger reconciliations. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crown Accountant Intern
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Updated and maintained registers used for the preparation of Monthly Variance Reports (MVRs).
- Managed and updated Issue Registers relating to each agency’s Monthly Variance Reports.
- Prepared month-end journal entries, including depreciation runs, appropriation journals, and RMD Impress Account clearing entries.
- Reviewed Monthly Variance Reports for assigned agencies to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Performed General Ledger (GL) reconciliations and investigated variances where required.
- Monitored MVR deadlines and followed up to ensure reports were submitted on time to prevent the suspension of agency funding.
Outer Island Finance Assistant
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Conducting reconciliations within MYOB to ensure all bank statement transactions are accounted for.
- Financial Data Input: Financial Transactions (payments and receipts) into MYOB accounting software.
- Collaborating with Island Government to ensure timely receipt of necessary information.
Sales and Merchandise Assistant
CITC Airport Duty Free
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed transactions for over 100 customers per shift, providing efficient service to minimise wait times and maintain a positive customer experience.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing inquiries.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Night Fill Scanner
The Warehouse
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Ensured timely completion of scanning projects by prioritizing tasks and following strict deadlines.
- Assisted in training new employees on scanner usage, contributing to a skilled workforce.
- Adapted quickly to changing prioritizations and tasks during high-demand periods.
- Operated handheld scanning devices to accurately record inventory movement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tereora College
Rarotonga, Cook Islands2021
High School Diploma -
Mangaia College
Mangaia, Cook Islands2020
High School Diploma -
Tangaroa College
Auckland, New Zealand2019
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Data processing
- Records review
- Customer service
- Quick Learner
- Cash register operation
- Barcode scanner
- Multitasking abilities
- Teamwork
- Heavy lifting
References
The Warehouse Supervisor, Kairangi Taia: +642109038834
CITC Airport Duty Free Supervisor, Rachel Syme: +68280527
MFEM Shared Services Senior Accountant, Simon Brittain: +68229511
MFEM Manager Crown Accountant Team, Joyti Devi: +68229511
Timeline
Crown Accountant Intern
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
11.2025 - 06.2026
Outer Island Finance Assistant
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
05.2025 - 11.2025
Sales and Merchandise Assistant
CITC Airport Duty Free
02.2024 - 04.2025
Night Fill Scanner
The Warehouse
05.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Tereora College
High School Diploma -
Mangaia College
High School Diploma -
Tangaroa College