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Cheka is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. Although fairly new in Affordable Staff team, Cheka has already consistently demonstrated her skills and dedication to her work. Her background, work history, and personal interests make her a valuable asset to any organisation.

Work History:

Before joining Affordable Staff, Cheka gained valuable experience through her roles as an On the Job Trainee at an insurance company and as a Customer Service Representative (Trainee) at a call center. These experiences honed her customer service and communication skills, enabling her to effectively interact with clients and adapt to various work environments.

Personal Details:

Cheka is a single individual who enjoys a diverse range of personal interests. She is passionate about singing, playing musical instruments such as the piano and guitar, hiking, and staying active by playing volleyball. Her creativity extends to songwriting, reflecting her multifaceted talents beyond her professional life.

Personality and Traits:

Cheka possesses a mature and confident demeanor, coupled with a highly analytical mindset. Her exceptional attention to detail allows her to excel in tasks that require precision. She has a knack for listening carefully during discussions, thinking before speaking, and conveying her thoughts with confidence and conviction. This ability has been further refined through her role as a Customer Service Representative, where she had to engage with diverse personalities effectively.

Skills and Communication:

Cheka’s educational background in Management Accounting and her coursework in Financial Reporting, Partnership, Corporations, and Intermediate Accounting have provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles. Her familiarity with concepts like Conceptual Framework and Strategic Cost underscores her commitment to excellence in her field. She possesses good written communication skills and is known for her ability to follow instructions meticulously. Cheka adapts quickly to existing systems and workflows, making her a valuable asset to any team.

Supervision and Organisation:

Cheka stands out as a highly autonomous self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates excellent organisational skills. Her ability to work independently and stay organised ensures that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. She approaches her work systematically, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

Current Employment with Affordable Staff:

Cheka has been a valuable member of the Affordable Staff team since August 2023, contributing significantly to the general accounts space. Her role involves a wide range of responsibilities that showcase her expertise in accounting and financial management.

1. Processing Remittances:
   • Efficiently processing client remittances and ensuring accurate records of incoming funds.
   • Reconciling financial transactions, including money spent from trading accounts, money received, and spent in visa and bank saver accounts.
2. Accounts Management:
   • Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox, promptly addressing queries, and providing exceptional customer service.
   • Creating comprehensive weekly payables and receivables reports, delivering them to clients for transparency.
3. Financial Reporting and Data Entry:
   • Skillfully adding bills to Xero
   • Generating and dispatching payroll reports, as well as adding and posting weekly pay runs.
   • Emailing employee payslips and diligently filing pay runs with government agencies.
4. Account Balancing and Maintenance:
   • Creating manual journals to balance accounts effectively.
   • Regularly checking emails to update staff deductions and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy.
   • Proactively allocating credits manually and processing supplier invoices and credits.
5. Administrative Support:
   • Adding and approving leave requests.
   • Assisting with setting up final pay for resigning employees and creating detailed plumber weekly worked hours reports.
6. Client Relations and Reporting:
   • Issuing monthly statements to clients and compiling various essential reports, including road toll, vehicle usage, maintenance, protrade, and monthly top 20 reports.
   • Sending emails to plumbers and regularly checking outstanding invoices.
7. Payroll and Compliance:
   • Handling the setup of new employees and managing superannuation submissions for approval.
   • Tracking double payments and payments in error, ensuring financial accuracy.
   • Running payroll reports and assisting in the preparation and submission of IAS forms for lodgment.
   • Recording staff wage increases,
8. Additional Responsibilities:
   • Managing WADDA rent invoices and preparing requested reports for the accountant’s review.
   • Handling tasks such as resending invoices and compiling payables invoices.
   • Assisting with workcover reports for claims and participating in quarterly meetings with the accountant for BAS reporting.

Cheka’s suitability for general Accounts positions is unquestionable, given her educational background, interpersonal skills, and strong work ethic. She is an asset to any organisation, and her dedication to her work is evident in her ability to adapt, her keen attention to detail, and her capacity to work autonomously. She brings a unique blend of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to her work. She is a valuable member of the Affordable Staff team, and her qualifications make her an ideal candidate for accounting and finance roles in any organisation.