Managing Partner Audit Manager

ISALEI TUFUE-TAEFU

Vaimoso · +685-*******

******.*****@***.** · *********@****.***

As a manager and as a leader, we should be aware of and always be expected of these traits such as situational awareness, strategically focused, flexibility, quick learning and courage in order for us to cope with any challenging situations in our role. EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2021 – OCTOBER 2021

AUDIT TEAM LEADER, BDO SAMOA, LALOVAEA

• Oversee one (1) junior audit team member.

• Oversee two SOE audits.

• Training on audit software and BDO global Portal. JANUARY 2019 - TO DATE

BUSINESS SERVICES AND OUTSOURCING (BSO) MANAGER, BDO SAMOA, LALOVAEA

• Oversee ten (10) team members (3 seniors and juniors and interns)

• Perform reviews on completed accounting work and liaise directly with the Patners for review and finalizing.

• Carry out business services training on Statutory payments, VAGST, compilation, year end reconciliations, Xero and xero IFRS financial statement template compilation for BSO Division

• Assist and provide xero advise to our engaged xero clients (new and existing clients)

• Performance evaluations for senior and junior accountants.

• Provide basic accounting trainings for the interns.

• Prepare business plans.

• Carry out subsidy application for Business Link Pacific.

• Conduct xero masterclass contents and presentation.

• Training on compilation software for compilation review and sign off. NOVEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2018

BSO ASSISTANT MANAGER, BETHAM & CO, LALOVAEA

• Perform reviews on compilation and other client services such as tax and statutory matters prepared by members and authorize advising respective clients. – perform XERO Accounting Software trainings, from detail posting to financial statement preparation using integrated templates. JUNE 2017 – OCTOBER 2017

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, BETHAM & CO, LALOVAEA

• Assist team members / junior accountants with compilation work such as, preparation of annual financial statements, VAGST, Statutory calculations and other tax matters

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• Assist team members / junior accountants on the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by IASB in relation to compilation and financial statement disclosures

FEBRUARY 2016 – DECEMBER 2017

AUDIT TEAM LEADER, BETHAM & CO, LALOVAEA

• Plan and allocate assigned audit clients

• Perform audit for auditees on different assurance engagement levels – assist Audit Manager with audit file reviews and follow-up points

• Advise Audit Manager on audit team weaknesses on fieldwork and/ or other disciplinary matters.

FEBRUARY 2015 – JANUARY 2016

JUNIOR AUDITOR, BETHAM & CO, LALOVAEA

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2021

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, SAMOA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS DECEMBER 2015

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (DOUBLE MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING), NUS Graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the National University of Samoa. SKILLS

• Authenticity: the trait of being honest,

sincere, and wholeheartedly “you.”

• Trustworthiness - ability to earn the

respect of others, promotes trust from

your followers (team) peers (work

colleagues) and Partners.

• Collaboration - the ability to work with

others, particularly those who are different

from me (different personal styles,

approaches, culture).

• Providing reasonable, absolute

and limited assurance from audits of

financial statements, specific area

requiring absolute assurance and

limited on required items.

• For Accounting, I have the ability to

prepare financial statements for both

General and Special purposes in

accordance with International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by

IASB.

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ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

XERO ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE - GLOBAL NETWORK,

CERTIFIED XERO ADVISOR, CERTIFIED XERO MIGRATION SPECIALIST

• Currently a Global Recognized & Certified XERO Advisor since April 2017. Attained by successfully completing an online Xero Course covering the set-up of a new client, basic use of Xero's accounting functions and setting up financial reporting templates based on IAS 1 and IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standard's Board (IASB).

• Ongoing self-learning to maintain xero certification annually. SAMOA CHAMBER

• Attend to monthly meetings.

XERO GLOBAL CONFERENCE

• 2019 BDO Samoa delegate – Brisbane Australia

• 2020 Xer on Air – Virtual.

• 2021 Xero on Air – Virtual.

BDO CONFERENCE

• 2020 – Virtual.

• 2021 – Virtual.

BSO CONFERENCE

• 2021 – Virtual.

BDO IFRS/AUDIT CONFERENCE

• Continue learning and update on international accounting standards BDO SAMOA SPECIAL AWARDS

• 2020 BDO values – Excellence, Exceptional Services, Collaboration and Adaptability.

• 2021 BDO values – Exceptional Client Experience.

• Employee of the Quarter.

• BSO of the Quarter.

• Staff choice.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Assisting Marist Primary Schools with monthly financial reporting by preparing and interpreting such reports to the accountants as well providing assistance on xero accounting software.

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COMMUNICATION

• Current employment provided me the opportunity to liaise with clienteles/ auditees on a daily basis. Presentation skills are excellent, and strongly supported by good communication skills attained from my 7 years within BDO Samoa. REFERENCES

Oloipola Terence Betham

Senior Partner

BDO Samoa – Chartered Accountants T: +685-24337 Ext: 202 E: *******.******@***.**

Taimalieutu Ernest Betham

Managing Partner

BDO Samoa – Chartered Accountants T: +685-24337 Ext: 203 E: ******.******@***.**

Hanalei Betham

Managing Partner

BDO Samoa – Chartered Accountants T: +685-24337 Ext: 204 E: *******.******@***.**

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