Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Vani Tinaitamana Bolalailai

Nausori

Summary

Qualified tax officer with comprehensive background in auditing financial records and compliance processes. Expertly conducted audits that enhanced operational efficiency and identified discrepancies. Proficient in risk assessment and internal control evaluations, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Post Assessment Officer

FRCS
Suva
08.2024 - Current
  • Executed desk audits for over 100 allocated cases monthly to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.

Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)
Suva
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for lodgement of all client's returns due monthly through the tax agent portal.
  • Account reconciliation
  • GST return follow up and preparation

Assistant Tax Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)
Suva
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Audit and Compliance Section - GST
  • Analyzed financial statements for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.

FRCS Portal Administrator

Compliant Accounting and Business Solutions (CABS)
Suva
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for lodgement of all client's returns due monthly through the tax agent portal.

Senior Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Services
09.2014 - 12.2020
  • Debt Management Unit
  • Conduct debt recovery works on over 100 assigned cases per month directly contributing to achieving set revenue targets
  • Ledger reconciliation
  • Conduct debt recovery measures

Relieving Senior Assessor (OIC)

FRCS
Ba
02.2016 - 02.2016

Directed branch operations to ensure exceptional customer service delivery with a team of two staff members.

Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
Lautoka
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Audit and Compliance Section
  • Analyzed financial statements for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.

Tax Officer

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
Lautoka
08.2006 - 07.2011
  • Debt Management Unit
  • Conduct debt recovery works on over 100 assigned cases per month directly contributing to achieving set revenue targets
  • Ledger reconciliation
  • Conduct debt recovery measures

Assessing Officer

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
Suva
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Conducted thorough manual assessments of personal tax returns to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Processed 10-20 batches of 20 returns daily to enhance revenue management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Central Queensland University
Fiji Campus
01-2006

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in Fiji tax laws, regulations, and policies

Utilized analytical skills to assess financial data, identify discrepancies, and interpret tax implications accurately

Executed meticulous reviews of documents and calculations to ensure tax compliance and accuracy

Demonstrated problem-solving expertise by identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and proposing effective solutions for tax-related challenges

Articulated findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, including taxpayers, colleagues, and management

Collaborated with auditors and tax professionals to achieve audit objectives effectively

Optimized time management and task prioritization to ensure timely completion of audit objectives

Embraced continuous learning by actively monitoring updates in tax laws, regulations, and auditing standards

Assisted in managing debt recovery processes to support financial stability Facilitated tax ledger reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records Provided support in tracking outstanding debts and ensuring timely collections

Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction

Mastered Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and tax software systems to enhance productivity

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Tax Day working committee member - From 2024-04-09.
  • Radio Talk Back Show – Domoni Vanu (Fijiar Station) 2023-10-19

Timeline

Senior Post Assessment Officer

FRCS
08.2024 - Current

Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)
02.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Tax Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)
10.2022 - 02.2023

FRCS Portal Administrator

Compliant Accounting and Business Solutions (CABS)
08.2022 - 10.2022

Relieving Senior Assessor (OIC)

FRCS
02.2016 - 02.2016

Senior Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Services
09.2014 - 12.2020

Auditor

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
08.2011 - 08.2014

Tax Officer

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
08.2006 - 07.2011

Assessing Officer

Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority
02.2006 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Central Queensland University
Vani Tinaitamana Bolalailai