Sepuloni Makaafi
Matangiake
Summary
Organized Senior Accounting Clerk at Tonga Country Office with 13 years of experience. Accurately processes accounts payable and receivable and maintains secure accounting documents and records, expertise in payment processing and cash management. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining workflows. Successfully supported audits and improved financial accuracy, contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting department.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bishop
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Matangiake, Tongatapu
01.2022 - Current
- Presided over 100 ward meetings, aligning worship, instruction, and member care with church standards.
- Conducted confidential interviews to assess needs, recommend support, and guide member repentance processes.
- Counseled over 200+ individuals and 50+ families on spiritual concerns, strengthening commitment and personal accountability.
- Coordinated ministering efforts with quorum and Relief Society leaders to support congregational needs.
- Oversaw welfare assistance decisions, ensuring resources reached members with urgency and discretion.
- Trained auxiliary leaders and ministering companions on procedures, communication, and follow-up expectations.
- Administered ordinances and authorized recommend decisions in accordance with doctrine and policy.
- Led unit administration with clerks and presidency members to maintain accuracy, order, and compliance.
Senior Accounting Clerk
Tonga Country Office
Liahona, Tonga
12.2012 - Current
- Processed invoices and payment requests while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting country office operations.
- Coordinated with team 8 members, supervisor 1 and 1 team manager to clarify transactions and streamline accounting workflows.
- Supported audit requests by organizing source documents and verifying ledger accuracy for reviews.
- Handled complex customer inquiries related to billing issues, ultimately improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve financial objectives through effective communication of accounting information.
- Managed cash flow effectively 90-100% by monitoring daily banking activities and forecasting future needs accurately.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Education
GED -
BYU Pathway
Idaho, United States Of America01-2016
Skills
- Accounting experience
- Payment processing
- Cash management
- Audit support
- Strong mathematics skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Invoicing and collections
- Month-end reports
- Invoice processing
- MS office
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During my free time, I want to share my talents, skills, and knowledge in rugby with the youth and rising generation. My goal is to help them use their time wisely by engaging in meaningful, productive, and positive activities. I want to encourage them to develop their talents, learn new skills, build confidence, and discover their potential rather than spending excessive time on technology or becoming involved in harmful substance use. Through this initiative, I hope to inspire and guide young people toward making good choices, developing healthy habits, and building a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Timeline
Bishop
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
01.2022 - Current
Senior Accounting Clerk
Tonga Country Office
12.2012 - Current
GED -
BYU Pathway