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Rumiko Sasa-Tofilau

Rumiko Sasa-Tofilau

Apia

Summary

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance and Revenue Assurance Accountant

Vodafone Samoa
12.2024 - Current
  • Perform internal audits, randomly to ensure that stakeholders adhere to set policies as well as complying with regulatory rules.
  • Reduced financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
  • Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.

Management Accountant

Vodafone Samoa
07.2022 - 11.2025
  • Completed quarterly financial forecasts to determine budgets, expenses and extra funds required.
  • Performed monthly revenue and liabilities reconciliations.
  • Communicated with external auditors to coordinate scheduled audits and compliance reviews.
  • Prepared reports as requested by management, including budgets and financial statements.
  • Managed the budgets and expenditure for 5 Commercial Departments.
  • Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
  • Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements to address financial expenditures.

Auditor

BDO
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Collating, checking and analysing spreadsheet data
  • Examining company accounts and financial control systems
  • Gauging levels of financial risks within audit clients
  • Checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
  • Provide IFRS assistance to clients.

Accountant

BDO
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Preparing of annual accounts and tax returns
  • Prepare monthly statutory payments
  • Prepare bi-monthly VAGST returns
  • Prepare Xero assistance to accounting clients
  • Ensure financial records are accurate.

Secondment (Finance Officer)

BDO - SWIRE Shipping
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for the following tasks: Filing
  • Managing emails & correspondence
  • Welcoming clients
  • Prepare and did daily banking
  • Answering calls & other receptionist duties.

Part-timer

BDO
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks
  • Receiving and forwarding communications
  • Scheduling and taking of general clerical tasks.

Education

Ethics & Governance -

Samoa Institute of Accountants

Advanced Audit & Assurance -

Samoa Institute of Accountants
09.2021

Global Strategy & Leadership -

Samoa Institute of Accountants
09.2020

Bachelor of Commerce -

National University of Samoa
11.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Forecasting income and expenditures

Hobbies and interests

  • Hiking
  • Traveling
  • Touch Rugby
  • Volley
  • Art and craft

References

  • Ana Kalala Brown, Samoa Ports Authority, anakalala92@gmail.com, 714 9137
  • Sital Sharma, British American Tobacco, sitalsharma.92@gmail.com, 7612 440

Timeline

Compliance and Revenue Assurance Accountant

Vodafone Samoa
12.2024 - Current

Management Accountant

Vodafone Samoa
07.2022 - 11.2025

Auditor

BDO
07.2018 - 07.2022

Accountant

BDO
04.2017 - 06.2018

Secondment (Finance Officer)

BDO - SWIRE Shipping
01.2017 - 03.2017

Part-timer

BDO
11.2016 - 01.2017

Advanced Audit & Assurance -

Samoa Institute of Accountants

Global Strategy & Leadership -

Samoa Institute of Accountants

Ethics & Governance -

Samoa Institute of Accountants

Bachelor of Commerce -

National University of Samoa

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