Faaiuga Ofoia
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Deliberate Business Executive with more than 20 years of experience collaborating cross-functionally with team members to run all aspects of organization in accounting, auditing and tax fields. Clear communicator with detail-oriented team leadership, conflict resolution and project oversight expertise. Growth-minded budget manager with clarity in market-focused planning and collaborative strategy development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO)
SAMOA TRUST ESTATES CORPORATION
07.2019 - 08.2023
- To oversee the production of accurate, timely and relevant budgets, forecasts, management and financial reports, together with analysis and commentary;
- Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring organization, retraining and establishing performance goals.
- Planned, directed and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
- Implemented cross-trainings in other operations department responsibilities to cover duties for absent teammates.
- Allocated duties and activities of personnel, routinely inspect employee's equipment, appearance and work methods.
- Ensure that all statutory accounting and financial reporting (including audit) requirements to external statutory bodies are met, including
- External Auditors;
- Manage the Corporation’s financial cash, liquid assets, loan facilities to meet operational and capital requirements
Manager Special Audit
SAMOA AUDIT OFFICE
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Audit profiling & Audit risk assessment —Ministries, projects, Public
- Accounts and Public Bodies
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Principal Officer - Special Files
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
06.2007 - 05.2017
- Ministry for Revenue
- Main Responsibilities:
- Focused on certain customer types and has business accountability for those engaged in illegal activities, high wealth individuals, Ministry employees, high profile individuals and international taxation
- Carry out full investigation on most complex taxpayers by analyzing financial reports and records
- Detect tax issues on tax avoidance and tax evasion
- Prepare investigation or audit report
- Prepare submission report regarding any tax audit issue regarding correspondences and objections
- Prepare division monthly report
- Discuss with taxpayers regarding taxpayers settlement of any tax liabilities as a result of audits carried out
Senior Income Tax Inspector
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
03.2004 - 05.2007
- Carry out investigations/audits on taxpayers for Income Tax purposes
- Prepare audit report for final decision
- Prepare submission reports regarding objections in relation to any
- Income Tax audit issue
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.
Income Tax Assessor - Companies
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Assess and Analyze companies Income Tax Returns often referred to as Desk Audit
- Issue Reminder & Final Notices for non-complied taxpayers
- Require taxpayers immediately regarding any confirmation to any tax query before final assessment is issued
- Prepare submission reports to objections lodged due to Income Tax Assessments issued.
VAGST Examining & Processing Officer
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
01.2001 - 03.2002
- Responsibilities:
- Check the calculations of the VAGST Returns lodged to ensure the accuracy of the figures filed
- Post VAGST Returns to RMS (Revenue Management System)
- Delivered Reminder & Final Notices for all non-complied taxpayers
- Deals with counter service
- Carry out any duty as directed.
Education
Accounting Technician -
Samoa Institute of Accountants
APIA05.2022
Samoa In -
Samoa Institute of Accountants
2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce National
National University of Samoa
Le Papaigalagala04.2006
Certificate of Attainment National University of Samoa -
of Samoa
2000
Senior School Certificate -
Pacific, Catholic Snr
School
1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Revenue Forecasting
- Budget Management
- Project Planning
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Policy Implementation
- Technical Oversight
- Analytical
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
1. Samoa In-Country Training, Ministry for Revenue “Technical Taxation” 16 May—27 May 2005
2. Samoa In-country Training Public Service Commission “Leadership Skills” 22 Sep—26 Sep 2008
3. Samoa In-Country Training Samoa Institute of Accountants “Step up to Leadership” 24-25 May 2011
4. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Tax Enforcement Course Malaysia (21 November 2011—02 December 2011)
5. Internal Training—Ministry for Revenue Business Writing & Time Management Training MOR Conference Room, Level 4 DBS Bldg (July 2012)
6. Internal Training - Ministry for Revenue Leadership Skills MOR Conference Room, Level 4 DBS Bldg (July 2012)
7. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Tax Enforcement Course Malaysia (21 November 2011—02 December 2011)
8. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Tax Audit Techniques Nadi FIJI (12—16 October, 2015)
9. Overseas Training (Samoa Audit Office) Advance Investigations & Anti-Corruption TONGA (16—20 Oct 2018)
- [Area of certification]
1. WWCC - Working with Children Check (2023-2028)
Timeline
Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO)
SAMOA TRUST ESTATES CORPORATION
07.2019 - 08.2023
Manager Special Audit
SAMOA AUDIT OFFICE
06.2017 - 06.2019
Principal Officer - Special Files
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
06.2007 - 05.2017
Senior Income Tax Inspector
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
03.2004 - 05.2007
Income Tax Assessor - Companies
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
04.2002 - 03.2004
VAGST Examining & Processing Officer
MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS & REVENUE
01.2001 - 03.2002
Accounting Technician -
Samoa Institute of Accountants
Samoa In -
Samoa Institute of Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce National
National University of Samoa
Certificate of Attainment National University of Samoa -
of Samoa
Senior School Certificate -
Pacific, Catholic Snr
School
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
1. Samoa In-Country Training, Ministry for Revenue “Technical Taxation” 16 May—27 May 2005
2. Samoa In-country Training Public Service Commission “Leadership Skills” 22 Sep—26 Sep 2008
3. Samoa In-Country Training Samoa Institute of Accountants “Step up to Leadership” 24-25 May 2011
4. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Tax Enforcement Course Malaysia (21 November 2011—02 December 2011)
5. Internal Training—Ministry for Revenue Business Writing & Time Management Training MOR Conference Room, Level 4 DBS Bldg (July 2012)
6. Internal Training - Ministry for Revenue Leadership Skills MOR Conference Room, Level 4 DBS Bldg (July 2012)
7. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Tax Enforcement Course Malaysia (21 November 2011—02 December 2011)
8. Overseas Training—Ministry for Revenue Tax Audit Techniques Nadi FIJI (12—16 October, 2015)
9. Overseas Training (Samoa Audit Office) Advance Investigations & Anti-Corruption TONGA (16—20 Oct 2018)
- [Area of certification]
1. WWCC - Working with Children Check (2023-2028)
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