SHEEMAL NAIDU
Vacaville
Summary
Detail-oriented finance personnel with over 10 years experience effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Finance Manager
Digicel (Fiji) PTE Limited
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Conducted regular variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budgeted expectations, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced financial decision-making by providing timely and accurate reports on business performance to senior leadership.
- Implemented robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reducing risk of fraud or mismanagement.
- Mentored junior finance team members on best practices in financial analysis, boosting departmental productivity and enhancing overall performance.
Finance Manager
Gilontas Ocean (Fiji) Limited
05.2011 - 04.2017
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Managed payroll operations, ensuring accurate calculations and timely disbursements for all employees.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end close activities while maintaining strict adherence to accounting standards.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a smooth audit process each year.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Sheraton & Westin Resorts (Fiji)
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs within the accounts payable department.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between finance, purchasing, operations departments to resolve issues impacting cash flow or vendor relations.
- Mentored junior staff members to improve their understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Team Leader - Collections
Carpenters Finance (Fiji) PTE Limited
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Established effective payment plans for customers experiencing financial difficulties, balancing empathy with adherence to company policies.
- Managed the preparation of monthly aging reports, ensuring data accuracy and prompt distribution to relevant parties for review.
- Consistently achieved monthly targets for reducing outstanding account balances through diligent monitoring and follow-up efforts with clients.
- Reduced outstanding debts by diligently following up on overdue payments and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Mentored and trained new team members to ensure consistent performance across the accounts receivable department.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Business Administration - Business Management
The University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Public Administration
The University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji2007
Skills
- Cost Control
- Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Financial Statements
- Debt Collection
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Statements
- Year-End Accounting
- Finanacial Audits
Certification
01/2012, Driver’s License, 904940, Group 2 Full License
Weaknesses
- Self-Criticism
- Straight forward person
- Cannot refuse someone who ask for help
- Too detailed oriented
Careergoals
To get a job in an organization where I can showcase and utilize my skills that I have acquired over the years to enhance my career path., To be in a respectable managerial position.
References
- Florence Eyre, Regional Manager, Digicel (Fiji) PTE Limited, (679) 7015058
- Nawal Rajan, Operations Manager, Gilontas Ocean (Fiji) Limited, (679) 9320001
- Vikaash Mishra, Supervisor - West, Carpenters Finance (Fiji) PTE Limited, (679) 9992193
Hobbies and Interests
- Blogging
- Travelling
- Socializing
- Fitness
- Assisting in building better team relationships
- Set goals and formulate plans to reach them
Timeline
Regional Finance Manager
Digicel (Fiji) PTE Limited
07.2017 - 05.2024
Finance Manager
Gilontas Ocean (Fiji) Limited
05.2011 - 04.2017
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Sheraton & Westin Resorts (Fiji)
07.2009 - 05.2011
Team Leader - Collections
Carpenters Finance (Fiji) PTE Limited
12.2007 - 07.2009
Postgraduate Certificate - Business Administration - Business Management
The University of Fiji
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management & Public Administration
The University of The South Pacific
01/2012, Driver’s License, 904940, Group 2 Full License
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