Kristeen Kumar
Seattle
Summary
Finance professional with 14 years of experience, holding an Executive MBA and currently pursuing an MBA in Accounting and Finance. Skilled in strategic planning, financial forecasting, budget preparation, sustainable finance, and business analysis. Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record in process improvement, people management, and driving operational excellence to enhance productivity and service quality. Excelling in accounts payable management and team leadership. Skilled in financial reporting and analysis, with a strong focus on compliance and mentoring staff to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Seattle Indian Health Board
09.2024 - Current
- Team Management & Leadership-Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounts payable staff.
- Invoice & Payment Processing-Review & approval invoices for processing.
- Vendor Management- Create vendor account & manage vendor relations to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Compliance & Internal Controls-Oversaw daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined invoice approval workflow and reduced processing time.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in accounts payable procedures and systems.
HR Manager
Creatik Fiji
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and culture.
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to enhance retention and engagement.
- Facilitated performance management processes, providing support for employee evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Streamlined HR policies and procedures to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
Cost Accountant
Swire Shipping
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Cost Analysis & Control-Monitor and control inventory costs, overhead, and direct material/labor expenses.
- Streamlined cost allocation processes to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Developed and implemented budget forecasting models for operational efficiency.
- Budgeting & Forecasting-Provide management with detailed cost reports to support decision-making.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis-Analyzed variances in financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices in cost analysis and reporting.
Finance Accountant
Unitech Marketing
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Accounts Management-Managed monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Tax & Statutory Compliance-Assist with the preparation of tax returns, VAT/GST filings, and other statutory compliance.
- Process Improvement-Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve financial reporting efficiency. Implement best practices in financial operations and accounting systems.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes and enhance efficiency.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Washington University of Science And Technology (WUST)
Alexandria, VA07-2026
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji 01-2022
Skills
- Managing People & Teamwork
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Team Supervision & Staff Training
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Tax Preparation & Compliance
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
- Accounting Software-SAP, Sage, Quickbooks, Myob, Cargowise, Hrss
Accomplishments
Leadership & Team Development: Supervised and mentored a team of accountants, improving productivity and accuracy while fostering professional growth.
Technology & Automation: Led the adoption of ERP systems (SAP/Sage/QuickBooks), automating workflows and increasing reporting efficiency by 30%.
Certification
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
ERP Systems Certification- SAP
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Seattle Indian Health Board
09.2024 - Current
HR Manager
Creatik Fiji
11.2022 - 05.2024
Cost Accountant
Swire Shipping
06.2016 - 11.2022
Finance Accountant
Unitech Marketing
01.2011 - 05.2016
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Washington University of Science And Technology (WUST)
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Fiji National University