Rima Prasad
Nausori, Fiji,Fiji
Summary
Senior finance and Administration professional with 5+ years of experience across telecommunications, regional development programs, capital markets, and professional services. Strong expertise in donor reporting, IFRS compliance, financial controls, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and audit coordination. Proven ability to deliver accurate, compliant financial reporting while partnering with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Resourceful Finance Administration Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial reporting, budget management, and payroll processing. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication, ensuring smooth operational flow and effective team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Administration Assistant
Pacific Community (SPC)
Suva
06.2024 - Current
- Prepare accurate and timely donor financial and acquittal reports in compliance with donor agreements.
- Project management and reporting to stakeholders
- Planning and execution of stakeholder engagement such as workshops and meetings.
- Coordinate external audits, resolving audit queries with nil management letter issues.
- Provide monthly financial reporting to senior finance leadership and donors.
- Manage project reconciliations, funding requests, payments, and staff acquittals.
- Support regional program financial management, costed workplans, and expenditure tracking.
Team Leader – Finance & Administration
South Pacific Stock Exchange
Suva
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed finance operations, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and statutory compliance.
- Delivered Board-level financial analysis and coordinated external audits.
- Oversaw asset management, risk mitigation, and strategic finance projects.
Senior Accountant
Digicel Central Resources Fiji
Suva
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Led revenue and cost analysis, reconciliations, and IFRS 9 compliance.
- Prepared budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and senior management commentary.
- Supported IFRS projects, audits, and cost optimization initiatives.
Accounts Officer
South Pacific Stock Exchange
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Associate
Singh’s Accounting & Taxation Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Finance Intern
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji) Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Accounting
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Information Systems
University of The South Pacific
Skills
- Donor & Grant Financial Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement Logistics
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit & Risk Management
- ERP systems (Navision, Great Plains)
- Tracking System (IRIS, Mondaycom)
- Procurement management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Document and file management
- Project coordination
- Self motivation
- Fast learner
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Reference
- Ram Anoj Sharma
Finance team leader – EQAP
Work relationship: team leader and dotted-line manager
Email: rams@spc.int
Phone: 9229243
- Kalpana Singh
Finance Officer – EQAP
Work relationship: reporting manager
Email: kalpanas@spc.int
Phone: 2044597
- Lynett Reddy
Project officer – Science Summit Resources – EQAP
Work relationship: subordinate colleague
Email: lynettr@spc.int
Phone: 924-8098
- Shyama Verma
Investment Specialist - Asian Development Bank
Work relationship: former colleague
Email: shyamaverma14@gmail.com
Phone: 8745461
Timeline
Finance & Administration Assistant
Pacific Community (SPC)
06.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Digicel Central Resources Fiji
11.2023 - 06.2024
Team Leader – Finance & Administration
South Pacific Stock Exchange
02.2023 - 11.2024
Accounts Officer
South Pacific Stock Exchange
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Associate
Singh’s Accounting & Taxation Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Finance Intern
Goodman Fielder International (Fiji) Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Accounting
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Information Systems
University of The South Pacific