Bou Tuiloma Mawi
Waikato,Cambridge
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Finance Director
Adventist Development Relief Agency Fiji
Suva, Fiji
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, and analyzed trends to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to develop comprehensive budget models that reflect organizational goals.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as banking relationships or technology solutions.
- Reviewed financial reports for accuracy and completeness in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Conducted research to identify new sources of revenue and cost savings opportunities.
- Coached staff on best practices for managing finances including budgeting techniques, expense tracking methods.
- Coordinated audit activities with external auditors ensuring timely completion of audits.
- Provided oversight for accounts receivable and payable functions, payroll processing, investments, and treasury operations.
- Established policies and procedures related to accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing.
- Managed the preparation of all external financial reporting including audited financial statements.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
- Instituted financial policies and procedures that enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the organization.
- Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to reduce costs and improve terms.
- Managed and developed finance department staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Led the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members and stakeholders.
- Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Finance and Administration Officer
Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization
Suva, Fiji
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to obtain favorable terms for payment plans.
- Created journal entries to record transactions such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, depreciation expense into accounting system software.
- Conducted periodic audits of internal accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP regulations.
- Monitored cash flow positions and prepared weekly cash flow projections.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding billing issues and disputes resolution.
- Provided support in the development of corporate policies related to finance functions such as budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition.
- Maintained records of all financial transactions according to established procedures.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes resulting in improved efficiencies and cost savings initiatives across departments.
- Researched new accounting methods that could improve efficiency or reduce costs throughout the company's operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets based on historical data and projected requirements.
- Performed ad hoc analysis as requested by management team for decision making purposes.
- Calculated cost allocations for projects ensuring accuracy of costs assigned to each activity.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audit process providing requested documentation and responding to questions in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Managed Accounts Receivable activities including invoicing customers, tracking payments, resolving customer inquiries, and updating customer information in database systems.
- Reconciled bank statements against general ledger entries, identified discrepancies, and corrected errors as necessary.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely invoice payments.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by management or clients.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning taxation and filing deadlines.
- Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
- Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Finance and Administration Officer /and Manager
Dialogue Fiji
Suva, Fiji
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other financial paperwork in accordance with company policies.
- Prepare staff salaries including PAYE and FNPF and make the relevant payments to the relevant authorities in a timely manner
- Prepare monthly financial statement which includes balance sheet, income and expenses statements, budgets and actual
- Monitor financial records to ensure that the organization’s financial records are accurate and updated
- Assist the Executive Director with budget preparations and cash flow forecasts and management
- Ensured that the budgeting process is administered and monitored diligently by taking lead roles
- Prepare annual financial statements for audits
- Ensure that all payments on each project are in line with the terms and conditions of the project
- Prepare acquittals on projects as per the requirements of development partners in a timely manner
- Take lead roles in the development of budget proposals as per funding requirements
- Take lead role in the tracking and maintenance of financial transactions during implementation of project activities
- Maintain donor funding information, keeping records and preparing quarterly, six monthly and yearly accounts
- Maintain movement of fixed assets for the organization and its projects
- Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors for organizational and project audits
- Ensured efficient and relevant reporting standards/templates by formulation or amendments.
- Provided administrative support to senior management staff, including diary management, travel arrangements and document preparation.
- Created presentations for use in both internal meetings or external events.
- Liaised closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods or services ordered by the company.
- Monitored stock levels within the office environment, placing orders when necessary.
- Organised meetings and conferences for internal staff members, as well as external stakeholders.
Senior Accounts Officer /and Accounting Systems Consultant
IGLU Industries Limited
Suva, Fiji
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Prepare monthly financial statement which includes balance sheet, income and expenses statements, budgets and actual
- Reported to management in timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain accurate receipts and approvals of all payments
- Improved processes for creating customer invoices, which reduced overall timeframe for receiving payments
- Developed marketing campaign for accounting systems training and implementation for clients
- Provided support and technical assistance for clients on accounting system.
Financial Systems Consultant
Software Factory (Fiji) Limited
Suva, Fiji
01.2006 - 01.2008
- As a financial systems consultant at Software Factory I trained senior government finance officers in the usage of a new computerized system
- Provide consultancy services that enabled users to understand the system better and in some cases, shorten some of the cumbersome processes of the current accounts payable of the departments
- Lead role in successfully formulating and amending training documentation and procedure manuals
- Provided support for financial system implemented in more than 15 government departments
- Providing necessary reporting templates and input for the improvement of processes during the implementation of financial systems within the Fiji government.
Assistant Audit and Accounts Officer
I.Naiveli & Co.
Suva, Fiji
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Prepare client’s financial statement which includes balance sheet, income and expenses statements
- Reported to supervisors in timely and accurate financial statements
- Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Provided financial support through preparation of financial statements and related reports for decision making
- Provided support in the auditing of a range of clients of the organization
- Most of the clients being SMEs needing basic improvements, I assisted with the mentoring of their budgeting plans, proper manual recording and management reporting.
Assistant Accounts Officer
Rolle Hillier Parker
Suva, Fiji
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Maintain accurate receipts and approvals of all payments
- Prepare monthly financial statement which includes balance sheet, income and expenses statements, budgets and actual
- Reported to management in timely and accurate monthly, and annual financial statements
- Assisted and monitored debt collection process
- Effectively collected debts dating back 2-3 years and making necessary payments arrangements.
Education
Masters In Professional Accountancy -
Massey University, Auckland.
01.2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -
University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands.
01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting and Public Administration majors -
University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands.
01.2014
TAFE Diploma in business accounting -
New Zealand Pacific Training Centre
01.2005
Skills
- Technology-savvy
- General ledger accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Forecasting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mentoring and training
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in MYOB, QuickBooks
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
1. Executed active role tasks in my children’s schools’ Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA).
• Held leadership position for my children’s school PTA Executive Committee;
• Led raising of funds to further improve classroom, both inside and outside, settings to allow for enabling environment for learning for young people;
• Led committee driven activities to support young people in school to improve their society issues awareness while maintaining their educational and sporting requirements;
2. Executed active role tasks in my high school old scholars Executive Committee.
• Held leadership position for my old scholars committee;
• Led raising of funds to support less privileged young men who come from varying background to pursue their educational and/ sporting goals in high school;
• Led committee driven activities to support young people in school to improve their society issues awareness while maintaining their educational and sporting requirements.
Certification
- Full license holder
Timeline
Finance Director
Adventist Development Relief Agency Fiji
05.2019 - 06.2024
Finance and Administration Officer
Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization
01.2017 - 04.2019
Finance and Administration Officer /and Manager
Dialogue Fiji
10.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Accounts Officer /and Accounting Systems Consultant
IGLU Industries Limited
06.2008 - 05.2013
Financial Systems Consultant
Software Factory (Fiji) Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Audit and Accounts Officer
I.Naiveli & Co.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Accounts Officer
Rolle Hillier Parker
01.2001 - 01.2002
Masters In Professional Accountancy -
Massey University, Auckland.
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -
University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands.
Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting and Public Administration majors -
University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands.
TAFE Diploma in business accounting -
New Zealand Pacific Training Centre
Work Availability
monday
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References
References available upon request.
Software
MYOB
Quickbooks
WageEasy Payroll
Xero Accounting
Microsoft tools
Other Information
Children's school Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA), Executed active role tasks,
-Held leadership position for my children’s school PTA Executive Committee;
-Led raising of funds to further improve classroom, both inside and outside, settings to allow for enabling environment for learning for young people;
-Led committee driven activities to support young people in school to improve their society issues awareness while maintaining their educational and sporting requirements;
High school old scholars Executive Committee,
-Executed active role tasks,
-Held leadership position for my old scholars committee;
-Led raising of funds to support less privileged young men who come from varying background to pursue their educational and/ sporting goals in high school;
-Led committee driven activities to support young people in school to improve their society issues awareness while maintaining their educational and sporting requirements.
Interests
Volunteer organized activities
Personal capacity building
References
References available upon request.
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