Sonia Rajan
Finance Assistant
Puchong
Summary
Dedicated finance professional with extensive experience in account receivables, payables, and financial reporting. Seeking to apply my strong financial skills, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to contribute to a dynamic team. Eager to leverage my expertise to support organizational growth and further develop my career in finance or accounting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Assistant (Account Receivable)
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
05.2018 - Current
- Identified and recorded contributions from donors and partners, ensuring accurate tracking and application to accounts receivable.
- Created and applied deposits to pending accounts receivable items in compliance with financial procedures.
- Ensured deposits were accurately posted to the correct general ledger (GL) accounts in compliance with UNDP accounting policies.
- Ensured adherence to deposit team Service Level Agreements (SLAs), meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Liaised with B2B, Contract, and Asset teams to coordinate and ensure accurate processing and allocation of deposits.
- Addressed and resolved inquiries related to revenue transactions and donor contributions, supporting efficient financial operations and donor satisfaction.
- Monitored and responded to the Revenue, Contribution, and Agency mailboxes, ensuring timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Delegated and assigned daily financial tasks to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
Finance Clerk (Account Payable)
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Processing of invoices (with PO voucher).
- Processing T&E for UN traveler.
- Perform vendor profile creation in ERP system.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Manage Payment Posting Process including verifying errors and perform resolutions, also act as a liaison to the client.
- Ensure proper Accounting and Controls are performed for processing activity.
- Monitor the Vendor Inactive Process and Duplicate Vendor accounts as per defined process.
- Perform emergency Customer/Vendor setup to meet customer emergency payment requests.
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
- Respond to vendor inquiries.
Account Cum Admin Executive
3ntity Sdn Bhd
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Preparing full set accounts for clients.
- Document sorting & clarification with clients.
- Preparing Bank accounts’ reconciliations.
- Preparing Debtors & Creditors reconciliation.
- Discussing with clients prior to finalizing the accounts.
- Liaison with auditors if required.
- Reviewing clients’ tax codes and MISC codes.
- Preparing GST-03 statements, GAF-03 statements, Tax Transaction Listings for clients.
- Filling amendment.
- Issue invoices and payment vouchers for clients if required.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.
Internship in Human Resource
Ichor System Malaysia Sdn.Bhd
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Key-in employee lateness to work in database.
- Update employee’s leave in system.
- Prepare weekly employee pay summary.
- Request graduate list from institute and prepare a list for interview session.
- Prepare proposal for company events.
- Update employee’s personal details in systems.
- Check security patrol managements for both plants.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.
- Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews, short-listing candidates, administration of recruitment database.
Data Processing Assistant
AIA Shared Service Sdn.Bhd
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Meet daily target by key-in the insurance documents.
- Prepares source of data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
- Processes customer and account source documents accurately.
Internship Training
Kiara Square Management Sdn.Bhd
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.
- Answer calls from Customers regarding their inquiries.
Education
Finance Training and Certification Programme - Diploma Stage-Currently pursuing
No Degree - UNDP Accounting & Finance Test
UNDP
04.2001 -
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University Putra Malaysia
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University Utara Malaysia
02.2013 - 09.2015
Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Politeknik Seberang Perai
07.2009 - 06.2012
SPM - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Serting
Skills
Interpersonal skill
Team Management Skill
Leadership
Problem solving
Computer literature
UBS- Accounting & Inventory
ERP - Atlas,Oracle,Quantum, Unall
Extra-Curricular Activities
Secretary of Program Bakti Siswa 2014, 05/22/2014 - 05/24/2014,
Kedah Facilitator of Program Volunteerism for UPSR Students, 04/01/2014 - 05/06/2014,
Kedah Treasurer of Family Development III, 02/2014 - 04/2014,
University Utara Malaysia, Kedah Program Find and Bind, 03/14/2014,
Temple of Sri Maha Mariamman, Changloon, Kedah Program Graduate Character Building, 11/2013,
University Utara Malaysia, Kedah Youth Career Convention 2013, 05/10/2013, University Utara Malaysia, Kedah Bengkel Penulisan Rancangan Perniagaan, 10/01/2010,
Polytechnic Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang Career Preparation Workshop, 09/2011, Seberang Perai Polytechnic, Penang Kem Pembentukan Sahsiah Fasa II, 09/2007, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Serting, Negeri Sembilan Secretary in Tamil Society, 2007-2008,
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Serting, Negeri Sembilan Usaha Pengakap Muda, 04/2007,
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Serting, Negeri Sembilan
Thesis Publication
The Impact of free cash flow and agency cost on company performance, The objective of the study was to determine the impact of free cash flow and agency cost on company performance. This study adopted a descriptive survey that aimed to analyses the free cash flow and agency cost on company performance.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Negeri Sembilan
- Date of Birth: 11/16/91
- Nationality: Malaysia
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Finance Assistant (Account Receivable)
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
05.2018 - Current
Finance Clerk (Account Payable)
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
07.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University Putra Malaysia
08.2016 - 08.2018
Account Cum Admin Executive
3ntity Sdn Bhd
01.2016 - 06.2017
Internship in Human Resource
Ichor System Malaysia Sdn.Bhd
07.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University Utara Malaysia
02.2013 - 09.2015
Data Processing Assistant
AIA Shared Service Sdn.Bhd
07.2012 - 02.2013
Internship Training
Kiara Square Management Sdn.Bhd
11.2010 - 04.2011
Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Politeknik Seberang Perai
07.2009 - 06.2012
No Degree - UNDP Accounting & Finance Test
UNDP
04.2001 -
SPM - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Serting