Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Siaoauli Fatu

Siaoauli Fatu

Public Sector Auditor
Apia,Samoa

Summary

A passionate education professional with interests in community development, education advancement, and economic empowerment. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting with a minor in Commercial Law from Victoria University, Wellington in 2017. Having recently completed my Master’s degree in Auditing from Nanjing Audit University, China, I aspire to pursue further postgraduate studies. I am also currently working towards attaining professional accreditation under the CPA Australia program of which I am an Associate Member (ASA). My professional career has been nurtured at the Samoa Audit Office as a public sector auditor.


I am passionate about Samoa's public service, community development, and education and am eagerly searching for more opportunities to foster these passions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Auditor

Samoa Audit Office
Apia, Samoa
10.2018 - Current
  • Provided data analytics using CAATs for Ministry Payments, Receipts, and Accounts Receivables to assist financial auditors during their field audits.
  • Assisted with Pre-Audit verifications and checking for all Ministry Non-Payroll Payments at the Ministry of Finance.
  • Assisted with Pre-Audit verifications and checking for all Ministry Payroll Payments for all Government Employees at the Ministry of Finance.
  • Assisted with audit verifications of the Government of Samoa's Public Accounts 2018/2019.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements during Ministry audits.
  • Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
  • Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Trade Development Intern

Pacific Trade & Invest
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assisted the organization to coordinate its Pacific Path to Market Trade Mission to help 40 companies from 11 Pacific Island countries to explore market opportunities in New Zealand. The programme included participation at the Pasifika Festival, workshops, sector-based site visits and buyer meetings.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Education

Certified Public Accountant Australia - CPA

CPA Australia
Australia
01.2019 - Current

Master of Auditing - Auditing

Nanjing Audit University
Nanjing, China
10.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commercial Law

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2014 - 12.2017

Foundation Certificate in Commerce - Commerce

National University of Samoa
Samoa
01.2013 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Samoa College
Samoa
01.2013 - 12.2013

Skills

Accounting/Auditing

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Accomplishments

  • Graduated from Nanjing Audit University in 2021 with the degree of Master in Auditing.
  • Selected to represent the Samoa Audit Office under the Chinese Government Scholarship Auditing Master Program (CGSAMP) to study at Nanjing Audit University in 2019.
  • Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) Recipient in 2017 for a 10-week Summer Internship at Pacific Trade Invest, New Zealand.
  • Graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2017 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and a minor in Commercial Law.
  • NZ Aid Scholarship Programme Recipient for undergraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 2014.
  • Graduated from the National University of Samoa with a Foundation Certificate in Commerce in 2013 where I was awarded the Top Student Award in the Commerce Faculty.
  • Graduated from Samoa College, Year 13 where I was awarded the Top Student in Commerce and Overall Dux of Samoa College 2012.
  • Completed the regional Year 13 Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate in 2012 and national Year 12 Samoa School Certificate in 2011, with a high GPA of 4 for both.

Timeline

Master of Auditing - Auditing

Nanjing Audit University
10.2019 - 12.2021

Certified Public Accountant Australia - CPA

CPA Australia
01.2019 - Current

Auditor

Samoa Audit Office
10.2018 - Current

Trade Development Intern

Pacific Trade & Invest
11.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commercial Law

Victoria University of Wellington
01.2014 - 12.2017

Foundation Certificate in Commerce - Commerce

National University of Samoa
01.2013 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Samoa College
01.2013 - 12.2013

Hobbies

  • Baking
  • Photography
  • Writing Poetry
  • Reading
  • Hiking

Hobbies

  • Baking
  • Photography
  • Writing Poetry
  • Reading
  • Hiking

References

Employment Referees

Morina Faasisila

IT Audit Director/Assistant CEO

Samoa Audit Office

Apia, Samoa

Ph: +685 27751

E: morina.faasisila@audit.gov.ws


Joe Fuavao

Senior Adviser, Pacific Connections

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ph: +6421 503 125

E: jfuavao@gmail.com


Academic & Character References

Dr. Jingjing Zhang

Associate Professor

Nanjing Audit University

E: njustzjj@gmail.com


Aaron Nonoa

Manager, Te Putahi Atawhai

Victoria University of Wellington

Ph: +644 463 6015

E: aaron.nonoa@vuw.ac.nz



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