Senior Accountant
Ministry of Agriculture & Fiasheries in Samoa
- Prepared financial forecasts to assist in strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Facilitated communication between finance and other departments to enhance collaboration.
- Oversaw journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Collaborated with external auditors, facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.