TAMATI PESIO
Hornby,CAN
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional dedicated to driving organizational growth through innovative ideas and strategic contributions. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork and effective planning, ensuring the achievement of both personal and organizational goals. A strong work ethic combined with a passion for excellence positions this individual as a valuable asset to any team. Focused on delivering impactful results that benefit the organization while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
FISH PACKER
United Fisheries Limited
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Engaged predominantly in packing of fish of fish products (including Squid) to a standard of quality that consistently meets the quality standards and specifications set by the Employer.
- Involve in the process of grading and weighing of fish products
- Involve in the process of packing fish nuggets and fish bites
- Responsible for operating the metal detector machine to test fish products (nuggets & fish bites) if there are metals sticking in the product while processing before packing them.
- Perform any task as per directive from supervisors and managers
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Formulate the annual workplan and program of the Internal Audit Functions for review and approval of the Board, Commissioner and the Audit Office.
- Implement annual work plan and program of the Internal Audit Function of Samoa Fire and Emergency Services.
- Prepare audit plans and programs for engagement under the annual plan and program in accordance with national and international audit standards. Lead audit team(s) Daily supervision and on-site review of the internal audit at the end of each assignment.
- Compile reports and collate audit working papers and file for quality control and assurance reviews.
- Introduce improvements to existing tools, work paper templates, reports, procedures and technologies during audit executions. Compile certification/opinion ( if applicable)
- Impart amongst audit teams, sound knowledge skills and experience on International Accounting Standards and Comprehensive Audit Methods.
- Conduct Internal Audits and Spot Checks within the Authority
- Conduct Safety Audits for Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority
- Prepare Correction Action Plan (CAP) for audits being conducted
- Pre — audit and verified overtime hours of employees before posting in payroll
SENIOR INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Samoa Airport Authority
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Assist in operational and financial audits to ensure that compliance and the appropriate levels of control are in place and maintained
- Participate in the overall planning of audits
- Assist external auditors during audit processes
- Assist in managing of audits so that time is efficiently employed, deadlines and budgets are met and departmental quality standards are maintained.
- Assist in conducting spot checks and reviews of specific issues as necessary.
- Producing of audit reports effectively, both verbal and written
- Assist the AGM-Internal Audits and Principal Auditor with audits and inspections findings and recommendations of audits prior to the submission of final audit report
- Assist in providing innovative recommendations for the improvement of departmental audit practices in a practical and cost effective manner
- Perform the screening of the overall SAA payroll to ensure staff lists and payroll calculations are accurate prior to payout
- Required to attend and witness the opening of tenders.
ACCOUNTANT
Samoa Airport Authority
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for checking of daily receipts and banking prepared by the cashier
- Assist in preparation of monthly reports
- Checks and confirm daily posting by Accounts Receivable Officer
- Performs first check of tolls gates receipts and cash collected.
- Post and book in Journal Entries every end of month.
- Assist Assistant Finance Manager in Budget Preparation
- Answers to any queries from the Audit Department regarding Receipting and Bankings
- Check daily banking's of the Authority
DEBT COLLECTOR
T & N Toleafoa
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for Debtors Follow Up
- Advise Management regarding the background of an outstanding Debtor
- Submit monthly reports accordingly for the Company's Debtors ( Manually )
- Collects Company's cheques from Ministries and Different Companies
- Make arrangements with clients of recovering the Companies Money
- Assist in serving the customers to their satisfaction
SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Ministry of Finance
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Correspondence person for Overseas Missions
- Checks and monitors Overseas Missions accounts
- Checks and monitors Overseas Missions records of employments and keep updated of their contracts.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for Overseas Missions Accounts both foreign and Tala
- Prepare correspondence letters to respond to any query arise locally or overseas that involves Overseas Mission
- Work hand in hand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Budget Preparations
- Do daily postings of accounts
- Responsible for supervising of Cashier
- Checks daily banking's and receipts
- Assist in preparation and completion of Public Finance Management Act to be submitted to Parliament to be tabled.
LOANS OFFICER
Development Bank of Samoa
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assess loans application for clients
- Advise and make decisions for the Senior Loans Officer and Manager loans to approve accordingly.
- Write correspondence letters to the public or clients regarding the status of their accounts.
- Prepare reconciliation of loan accounts and advise Manager accordingly
- Provide the best customer service to the public
- Appraise loans and make decisions
- Follow up arrears and go out to the field to face clients
Education
NZ Diploma - Business Management
Aspire2 Distance Learning
01.2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Development Studies
National University of Samoa
01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
National University of Samoa
01.2005
Certificate Of Commerce - undefined
National University of Samoa
01.2003
Pacific Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Catholic Senior School
01.2001
Samoa School Certificate - undefined
Paul Six College
01.2000
Skills
- Confident and always positive
- Computer literate with advance knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Have the ability to learn and adapt to new changes quickly concerning the working environment
- Fast learner and always keen to learn more Well presentable and very active personality in front of a big audience
- Effective delivery skills as well as communication skills and inter-personal skills
- Quality customer service
- Encourage teamwork and allow two side communication
- Excellent report writing skills and analyzing of data
- Advance experience in relation to budget implementation and strategic planning
- Prioritize deadlines of a given assignment to be submitted within a required timeframe given
- Re-performed Monthly Reconciliation, Analyze Monthly Financial Reports
- Prepare annual plan against Corporate Strategy
Accomplishments
- 2003 2005: Government full scholarship
- 2002 Catholic Church Full Scholarship
- 2001 Awarded a Certificate for the Peace Corps Samoa's Model School
- 2000 Award Second to Dux in Year Twelve Level
- 1999 Awarded a Certificate of Participation (Samoa Science and Engineering Fair)
- Award Second to Dux in Year Eleven Level
- 1998 Award Second to Dux in Year Ten Level
- 1997 Award Second to Dux in Year Nine Level
- 2001 Council Member - Catholic Senior School
- 2000 Deputy Head Girl - Paul Six College
- 1999 Prefect - Paul Six College
- 1997 - 1998 Class Captain - Paul Six College
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
FISH PACKER
United Fisheries Limited
05.2024 - 04.2025
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority
01.2021 - 01.2024
SENIOR INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Samoa Airport Authority
01.2014 - 01.2021
ACCOUNTANT
Samoa Airport Authority
01.2011 - 01.2014
DEBT COLLECTOR
T & N Toleafoa
01.2010 - 01.2011
SENIOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Ministry of Finance
01.2008 - 01.2010
LOANS OFFICER
Development Bank of Samoa
01.2006 - 01.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Development Studies
National University of Samoa
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
National University of Samoa
Certificate Of Commerce - undefined
National University of Samoa
Pacific Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Catholic Senior School
Samoa School Certificate - undefined
Paul Six College
NZ Diploma - Business Management
Aspire2 Distance Learning
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my family especially my children, I am very interested in watching movies, I like dancing and reading, Meeting new people is one of my hobby
Community Service
Leulumoega Choir, Choir Member, 2000, 2010
Training
- 2022 - XERO Accounting Software Training
- 2019 Safety Management System Workshop (ACI — Developing Nation Airports) Auckland - New Zealand
- 2018 ICAO USOAP - Continuous Monitoring Approach Course (Incheon Airport Academy South Korea)
- 2016 Training Needs Analysis (Samoa Airport Authority)
- 2009 Nurturing Appropriate Professional Behavior (National University of Samoa & Ministry of Finance)
- 2006 Loan Appraisals & Customer Service (Development Bank of Samoa)
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