Claires Sia
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced Accountant skilled in financial reporting, budget management, and internal controls. Successfully coordinated audits and managed cash flow, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency through staff training. Awarded Excellence Certificate at BDO Samoa for exceptional work. Committed to advancing skills with CA and CPA studies in Australia.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Supervisor
BDO Samoa
Apia, Samoa
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily accounting operations and ensured compliance with financial regulations.
- Reviewed financial reports for accuracy and identified discrepancies in data entries.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to maintain cash flow efficiency.
- Trained junior accountants on best practices and company policies for financial tasks.
- Coordinated monthly closing procedures and prepared necessary documentation for audits.
- Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve reporting accuracy.
- Assisted in budget preparation by analyzing historical financial data and trends.
- Supervised accounting clerks, reviewing reports to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated external audit activities by providing necessary documents and schedules requested by auditors.
- Reviewed bank reconciliation statements prepared by staff members on a monthly basis.
- Provided training and mentoring to junior staff members in areas such as budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis.
- Maintained records of fixed assets including depreciation schedules for tax purposes.
- Worked closely with senior management team on various projects related to finance and accounting initiatives.
- Created detailed reports on variances between actual results versus budgets and forecasts.
- Reviewed monthly closing activities including balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of trial balances.
- Monitored, analyzed and reviewed general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, journal entries and variance analysis.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
National University of Samoa
Samoa03-2023
Foundation Certificate of Commerce -
National University of Samoa
Samoa11-2019
Samoa Secondary Leaving Certificate -
Samoa College
Samoa 12-2018
Samoa School Certificate -
Samoa College
Samoa12-2017
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and preparation
- Internal control systems
- Audit management
- Cash flow oversight
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Samoan
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant Supervisor
BDO Samoa
07.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
National University of Samoa
Foundation Certificate of Commerce -
National University of Samoa
Samoa Secondary Leaving Certificate -
Samoa College
Samoa School Certificate -
Samoa College