BENOIT MARIE LAURA CATHY
Port Louis
Summary
Experienced professional with several years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Accountant
Dream Yacht Charter
03.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
Performed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Managed accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, tracking expenses, and issuing payments.
Supported the accounting team in closing monthly and annual financial periods.
Assisted with tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.
Utilized accounting software such as [Software Name] for data entry and financial analysis.
Accounts Payable Officer
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD / HEALTHY MEALS LTD / SUBWAY
Beau-Bassin
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Officer with two years of experience in managing payable processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Adept at reconciling invoices, processing payments, and resolving discrepancies.
- Processed high volume of invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
- Assisted with the preparation of journal entries for month-end close process.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Collaborated closely with Purchasing Department personnel to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to accounts payable activities.
- Reviewed and reconciled supplier accounts to ensure accuracy of invoices and payments.
Corporate Executive
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to drive company growth and profitability
- Develop and execute corporate strategies, initiatives, and business plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, enhance efficiency, and optimize business processes
- Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, investors, clients, and partners
- Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
- Drive organizational change and transformation initiatives to adapt to evolving market conditions and maximize business opportunities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and corporate governance practices
- Led strategic planning and business development efforts to expand market presence and drive revenue growth
- Oversaw the execution of key projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets
- Implemented best practices in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance to uphold ethical standards and mitigate risks
- Fostered a culture of innovation and employee engagement, promoting learning and development opportunities for staff
- Developed strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance product offerings, expand market reach, and drive competitive advantage
- Managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to optimize resource allocation and drive profitability
Personal Assistant
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD
Beau-Bassin
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed calendars, organized meetings, and arranged travel for executives.
- Maintained smooth operations by overseeing office resources and workplace maintenance.
- Reconciled accounts ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Supported project management by conducting research, maintaining documentation, and coordinating activities.
- Managed logistics for successful team-building activities.
- Organized data effectively by maintaining accurate and accessible records and databases.
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission to the executive team.
- Handled incoming calls and emails efficiently, ensuring timely communication.
- Organized and safeguarded confidential personnel records.
- Generated detailed highlights of key accomplishments for weekly review.
Event Designer
Azraël Deco
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted clients in developing and actualizing creative concepts.
- Blended modern trends with event design.
- Developed unique decorations for various settings.
- Designed creative balloon arrangements to enhance birthday party experiences.
- Crafted intricate table decor enhancing event ambiance.
- Monitored spending to align with client's financial plan.
- Creates and implements aesthetic concepts.
- Designed event atmosphere to meet expectations.
Receptionist & Administrative officer
Parker Randall
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Answer and screen incoming calls, handle, and redirect customer queries.
- Take and distribute messages.
- Manage all visitors.
- Organize incoming and outgoing mail.
- Coordinate meetings and appointments.
- Assist with the organization of company functions, events.
- Prepare letters and documents.
- Utilize MS Office fully in daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Set up and maintain accurate data management systems.
- Research and retrieve information.
- Record of outdoors & indoors of the employees
- Monitoring attendance, leave tracking, clock in/outs
Customers Service Advisors- Phone Sales Expert
11.2006 - 05.2012
- Dealing effectively with a broad range of customers queries
- Delivering excellent customer service by accurate information and guidance and resolving the customer query to a positive solution
- Supervising and over-seeing junior co-workers and helping when required
- Providing after sales service by ensuring clients dossier are thoroughly followed up
- Processing sales of products
Shipping Officer
Logitrans Ltd
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Preparation of shipping documents and/or electronic submissions, and the calculation, on behalf of the client, of taxes.
- Facilitating communication between the importer/exporter and governmental authorities.
- Arranging the transshipment or local delivery of cleared merchandise through relationships.
- Assisting in the receiving and outgoing of cargo, as well as the application and closure of permits.
- Attending to customers' inquiries.
- Checking on order and shipment status.
- Attending to other general administrative duties.
Customer Service Agents
infinity Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Describing the Bouygues Telecom product benefits and any special offers on the French market
- Giving advice about how these may benefit customers
- Personally persuading customers to accept a trial period or a visit from sales representative
- Gathering and documenting information about the customer and processing orders
- Performing data entry, including dates for follow up calls
Education
Cambridge international O-Level Certificate -
Medco Bhujoharry
Port Louis11.2001
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong Focus on Accuracy
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Effective Solution Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Compliance Management
- Monthly Documentation Management
- Bank Reconciliation Expertise
- Payroll Management
- Proficient in MYOB and Sage
- Accounts Receivable Processing
- Invoice Processing
- Financial Software Proficiency
Languages
- Fluent French
- Fluent English
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
Reading
Personal Information
Driving License: Private Car
Other
Participated in Youth debate at the National Assembly on Legalization of Abortion in 2003
Certification
- Time Management at Parker Randall
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Dream Yacht Charter
03.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Officer
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD / HEALTHY MEALS LTD / SUBWAY
09.2019 - 02.2021
Corporate Executive
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD
06.2019 - 09.2019
Personal Assistant
HASSAM MOUSSA RAWAT LTD
03.2017 - 06.2019
Event Designer
Azraël Deco
08.2015 - 02.2017
Receptionist & Administrative officer
Parker Randall
06.2012 - 08.2015
Shipping Officer
Logitrans Ltd
06.2009 - 12.2009
Customers Service Advisors- Phone Sales Expert
11.2006 - 05.2012
Customer Service Agents
infinity Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
Cambridge international O-Level Certificate -
Medco Bhujoharry
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