Merelaisa Dawaqa
Woodland
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Risk Officer
Fiji National Provident Fund
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintained a comprehensive risk register, regularly updating and tracking mitigation actions to ensure optimal risk management.
- Ensured regulatory compliance
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
- Conducted thorough due diligence on potential investments, minimizing exposure to unforeseen risks.
- Assisted project teams with identifying key milestones subject to schedule delays or budget overruns resulting from unmitigated project risks.
Internal Auditor
Fiji National Provident Fund
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations,developing risk assessments and conducting walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues and timely resolution of audit findings.
- Fostered culture of transparency and accountability, conducting regular meetings to discuss audit findings and corrective actions.
Compliance Officer
Fiji National Provident Fund
05.2010 - 11.2019
- Register new employers and monitor employers accounts for contribution payment due every month.
- Worked closely with delinquent employers to develop plan of payment in order to rectify outstanding accounts.
- Conduct routine Compliance Check for all Employers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.
- Prepared and submitted legal documents to initiate court proceedings for aging outstanding contributions or accruals.
- Enhanced decision-making, providing senior management with detailed compliance risk assessments and recommendations.
- Optimized resource allocation for compliance activities by analyzing data trends and focusing on high-risk areas.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Management & Public Administration
University Of The South Pacific
Fiji09-2009
Associate of Science - Accounting
Technical And Further Education Commission New South Wales
Australia07-2019
Skills
- Risk reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical skills
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
LANGUAGE
English
Full Professional
Fiji
Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Timeline
Investment Risk Officer
Fiji National Provident Fund
07.2023 - 04.2025
Internal Auditor
Fiji National Provident Fund
12.2019 - 06.2023
Compliance Officer
Fiji National Provident Fund
05.2010 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Management & Public Administration
University Of The South Pacific
Associate of Science - Accounting
Technical And Further Education Commission New South Wales
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