HELENA ALEXANDRA TAISAU (***)
**** ** ****** ***., *** Vegas NV 89102 Email: ************@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE. Proactive, highly skilled administrative and accounting specialist with hands-on
experience in the tax preparation and payroll industry. An enthusiastic and resourceful self-starter that “can
anticipate things before they happen” coupled with excellent customer survey computer savvy. An ambitious
recent graduate who is self-motivated, and possesses the willingness to achieve organizational excellence
through hard work, integrity, and company loyalty.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Literacy (MS Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook)
Quickbooks
Typing speed of 55-60 wpm
Excellent communication skills
Payroll management
Tax and financial auditing and reporting
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Information Gathering. Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources. Document and
record information, i.e., enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.
Administrative Activities. Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and
processing paperwork. Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or
assess problems.
Communications. Communicate with Supervisors and peers. Provide information to supervisors and co-
workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Team Building. Develops and builds teams, encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation
among team members.
Strategic Planning. Develop objectives and strategies, establishing long-range long range objectives and
specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Computer Literacy. Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware
and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Decision Making and Problem Solving. Analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best
solution and solve problems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tax and Payroll Intern 2014
Amerika Samoa Government
Pago-Pago, American Samoa
Managed the day-to-day aspects of tax and payroll operations with strict adherence to internal and external
regulations. Implemented and improved the management of the financial control principles and accounting
practices.
Enforced confidentiality of sensitive and materials of all accounts.
Operated on tight internal and external deadlines within an ever-changing regulatory framework.
Communicated with clients to convey complex payroll, tax, and other relevant matters to all
stakeholders.
Liaised with third party organizations and/or individuals where appropriate in relation to individual
queries, policy and regulatory matters.
Regular contact and proven track record in compliance matters.
EDUCATION
American Samoa Community College, Pago-Pago, American Samoa (ASCC), AS – Accounting
Fagaitua High School, Pago-Pago, American Samoa, High School Diploma
References available upon request.