AUDIT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Principal Analyst
- Principal Analyst With the Communications
Afulilo Tuitama is the Principal Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division, and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2013. She joined the CSR Division in 2018 as a Senior Analyst before her recent new appointment.
Miss Tuitama has experience with Ministry audits, and recently graduated with a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.
<p>Afulilo Tuitama is the Principal Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division, and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2013. She joined the CSR Division in 2018 as a Senior Analyst before her recent new appointment. </p><p>Miss Tuitama has experience with Ministry audits, and recently graduated with a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.</p>
Job Titles:
- Director of Special Audits Unit
Ah Siu Lin has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2010 and is the Director of the Special Audits and Investigations Division. Mr. Lin was previously the Director of the SPCS Division from 2019 and most recently the Director of the Public Bodies Audits Division from 2021 until his current appointment in February 2023. Mr. Lin is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.
<p>Ah Siu Lin has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2010 and is the Director of the Special Audits and Investigations Division. Mr. Lin was previously the Director of the SPCS Division from 2019 and most recently the Director of the Public Bodies Audits Division from 2021 until his current appointment in February 2023. Mr. Lin is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. </p>
Alema Neemia Driver/Messenger Alema Neemia joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2012. He is a reliable and responsible driver and messenger. <p>Alema Neemia joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2012. He is a reliable and responsible driver and messenger.</p>
Job Titles:
- Director of IT Audit Division
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Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Senior Executive
Angel Kwan joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2017 and is now employed as the Executive Assistant in the Strategic Planning and Corporate Services Division. She worked previously as an Auditor with the PEA Division.
<p>Angel Kwan joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2017 and is now employed as the Executive Assistant in the Strategic Planning and Corporate Services Division. She worked previously as an Auditor with the PEA Division.</p>
Annie Frances Leitupo joined the Samoa Audit Office in April 2016 as an Audit Examiner. She previously worked with the PEA Division before she joined the CSR Division in January 2019 as a Principal Analyst.
Miss. Leitupo holds a Master of Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China. She is also studying for her Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand. She is now a part of the Strategic Planning and Corporate Services Division as a Principal Accountant.
<p>Annie Frances Leitupo joined the Samoa Audit Office in April 2016 as an Audit Examiner. She previously worked with the PEA Division before she joined the CSR Division in January 2019 as a Principal Analyst. </p><p>Miss. Leitupo holds a Master of Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China. She is also studying for her Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand. She is now a part of the Strategic Planning and Corporate Services Division as a Principal Accountant.</p>
Aute Asolelei joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2018 and was promoted to Senior Auditor with the IT Audits Division in 2023.
<p>Aute Asolelei joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2018 and was promoted to Senior Auditor with the IT Audits Division in 2023.</p>
Job Titles:
- Director for National Integrity and Security Audits
- Director of the National Integrity
Faamaile Latu was promoted to Director of the National Integrity and Security Audits in July 2023, and he has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2015. Mr. Latu previously worked in the ITA Division, PBA Division and PEA Division. He was a Principal Auditor in the ITA Division in 2021 before his current appointment in 2023. Mr. Latu graduated in 2020 with a Master's Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China. He is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants.
<p>Faamaile Latu was promoted to Director of the National Integrity and Security Audits in July 2023, and he has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2015. Mr. Latu previously worked in the ITA Division, PBA Division and PEA Division. He was a Principal Auditor in the ITA Division in 2021 before his current appointment in 2023. Mr. Latu graduated in 2020 with a Master's Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China. He is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants.</p>
Job Titles:
- Audit Manager
- Manager for the Communications
Faatupuinati Ioane is the Audit Manager for the Communications and Stakeholder Division. Mrs. Ioane was previously with the ITA Division as the Principal Auditor since 2019 before her current appointment in 2021. She has been with the Samoa Audit Office since May 2013 and has previously worked with the ITA, PBA, and PEA Divisions.
<p>Faatupuinati Ioane is the Audit Manager for the Communications and Stakeholder Division. Mrs. Ioane was previously with the ITA Division as the Principal Auditor since 2019 before her current appointment in 2021. She has been with the Samoa Audit Office since May 2013 and has previously worked with the ITA, PBA, and PEA Divisions.</p>
Fiapito Alo has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2018, and is now a Senior Auditor with our PEA team.
<p>Fiapito Alo has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2018, and is now a Senior Auditor with our PEA team. </p>
Frances Iosefa joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2017. She also has experience in Public Bodies Audits. She was promoted to Principal Auditor for the PEA Division in 2019 and currently holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.
<p>Frances Iosefa joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2017. She also has experience in Public Bodies Audits. She was promoted to Principal Auditor for the PEA Division in 2019 and currently holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.</p>
Job Titles:
- Auditor
- Controller
- Controller & Auditor General
Fuimaono has been the Controller & Auditor General (CAG) of Samoa since 2010. Fuimaono was in his 14 years of service to the Audit Office when he was appointed CAG. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants (SIA), Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Association (CAANZ), and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is a member and a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the CAANZ, and has qualified the Samoa Audit Office as an Approved Training Entity, for aspiring CAANZ members. Fuimaono is currently completing his Doctorates in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand.
<p>Fuimaono has been the Controller & Auditor General (CAG) of Samoa since 2010. Fuimaono was in his 14 years of service to the Audit Office when he was appointed CAG. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants (SIA), Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Association (CAANZ), and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is a member and a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the CAANZ, and has qualified the Samoa Audit Office as an Approved Training Entity, for aspiring CAANZ members. Fuimaono is currently completing his Doctorates in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand. </p>
Ivan Tone joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013. He was previously with the MPPA, PBA, and SAI Divisions. Mr. Tone is currently studying to be a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants.
<p>Ivan Tone joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013. He was previously with the MPPA, PBA, and SAI Divisions. Mr. Tone is currently studying to be a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants. </p>
Katie Su'a joined the Samoa Audit Office in January 2018 as Audit Examiner with the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Division, and was promoted to Senior Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division in 2023.
<p>Katie Su'a joined the Samoa Audit Office in January 2018 as Audit Examiner with the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Division, and was promoted to Senior Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division in 2023. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director for the Compliance Audits Division
- Director of Compliance Audit Unit
Malili Chou Lee is the Director for the Compliance Audits Division. She previously worked with the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Audits Division. She joined the Samoa Audit Office in the year 2012 and holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.
<p>Malili Chou Lee is the Director for the Compliance Audits Division. She previously worked with the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Audits Division. She joined the Samoa Audit Office in the year 2012 and holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.</p>
Marino Sam Chong joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2010. He has since been with the Public Bodies Division and has vast knowledge and experience in financial audits.
<p>Marino Sam Chong joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2010. He has since been with the Public Bodies Division and has vast knowledge and experience in financial audits. </p>
Job Titles:
- Auditor
- Principal
- Principal Auditor for the Information Technology Audits Division
Menime Phillip is the Principal Auditor for the Information Technology Audits Division. Miss. Phillip joined the Samoa Audit Office in February 2020 as the Executive Assistant before transferring to this division in 2021.
<p>Menime Phillip is the Principal Auditor for the Information Technology Audits Division. Miss. Phillip joined the Samoa Audit Office in February 2020 as the Executive Assistant before transferring to this division in 2021. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director for the Communications
- Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Nafanua Tualatamalelagi is the Director for the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since October 2012. Mrs. Tualatamalelagi has been the Audit Manager for the CSR Division since 2018 prior to her new appointment in 2021. She is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.
<p>Nafanua Tualatamalelagi is the Director for the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since October 2012. Mrs. Tualatamalelagi has been the Audit Manager for the CSR Division since 2018 prior to her new appointment in 2021. She is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. </p>
Norman Ioelu joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2015 and was a Senior Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division for 2 years before being promoted to Principal Auditor in the PB Division in 2023.
<p>Norman Ioelu joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2015 and was a Senior Analyst with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Division for 2 years before being promoted to Principal Auditor in the PB Division in 2023. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Planning & Corporate Services Division
Norris Mitchell joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed as the first Director for Special Audits Unit since its establishment in 2016. He is currently the Director of the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Audits Division. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants. Mr. Mitchell also holds a Master Degree in Commerce from the Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is currently studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand.
<p>Norris Mitchell joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed as the first Director for Special Audits Unit since its establishment in 2016. He is currently the Director of the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Audits Division. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants. Mr. Mitchell also holds a Master Degree in Commerce from the Charles Sturt University, Australia. He is currently studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration with the Otago University, New Zealand. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director of Performance & Environmental
Oceanbaby Penitito joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2008 and was appointed to Director of the Performance and Environmental Division in January 2019. Ms. Penitito was previously with the ITA Division before moving to the PEA Division initially as an Audit Manager, before she was promoted to be the Division's Director. Currently she has been transferred to ITA Division. She is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
<p>Oceanbaby Penitito joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2008 and was appointed to Director of the Performance and Environmental Division in January 2019. Ms. Penitito was previously with the ITA Division before moving to the PEA Division initially as an Audit Manager, before she was promoted to be the Division's Director. Currently she has been transferred to ITA Division. She is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Audits
Paula Tumua is the Director for the Compliance Audits Division, and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2006. Ms. Tumua's current appointment comes after many years employed in the MPPA Division before her current appointment in 2020. Ms. Tumua is an Accounting Technician with the Samoa Institute of Accountants.
<p>Paula Tumua is the Director for the Compliance Audits Division, and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2006. Ms. Tumua's current appointment comes after many years employed in the MPPA Division before her current appointment in 2020. Ms. Tumua is an Accounting Technician with the Samoa Institute of Accountants. </p>
Job Titles:
- Director of Information and Communication Technologies
Petelo Leota has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2017 as the Director of Information, Communications & Technology. He was previously with the Accident Compensation Corporation, Electoral Office, and SamoaTel. He holds a Masters Degree in Networking and Systems Administration from the University of Charles Stuart, Queensland, Australia. He is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Samoa Audit Office's IT Infrastructure.
<p>Petelo Leota has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2017 as the Director of Information, Communications & Technology. He was previously with the Accident Compensation Corporation, Electoral Office, and SamoaTel. He holds a Masters Degree in Networking and Systems Administration from the University of Charles Stuart, Queensland, Australia. He is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Samoa Audit Office's IT Infrastructure.</p>
Job Titles:
- Director for the Public Bodies Audit Division
- Director of Public Bodies Audits
Roseanne Faaui is the Director for the Public Bodies Audit Division. Ms. Faaui was previously the Director for the MPPA Division (2016), the Director for Strategic Personnel and Corporate Services Division from 2021, prior to her current new appointment in 2023. Ms. Faaui has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2005. She is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner. Ms. Faaui holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with the Charles Sturt University, Australia
<p>Roseanne Faaui is the Director for the Public Bodies Audit Division. Ms. Faaui was previously the Director for the MPPA Division (2016), the Director for Strategic Personnel and Corporate Services Division from 2021, prior to her current new appointment in 2023. Ms. Faaui has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2005. She is also a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner. Ms. Faaui holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with the Charles Sturt University, Australia</p>
Job Titles:
- Auditor
- Principal
- Senior Auditor With the Special Audits Unit
Saline Faolotoi is the Senior Auditor with the Special Audits Unit. She has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2015 and prior to her current appointment, also worked in the MPPA and PBA Divisions.
<p>Saline Faolotoi is the Senior Auditor with the Special Audits Unit. She has been with the Samoa Audit Office since January 2015 and prior to her current appointment, also worked in the MPPA and PBA Divisions.</p>
Job Titles:
- Audit Manager
- Special Audits Unit As a Principal Auditor
Sosoli Etilasi joined the Special Audits Unit as a Principal Auditor in 2016 and was promoted to Audit Manager of the Special Audits Unit in 2019. She previously also worked with the ITA and MPPA Divisions. Ms. Etilasi is a recognized Accounting Technician with the Samoa Institute of Accountants.
<p>Sosoli Etilasi joined the Special Audits Unit as a Principal Auditor in 2016 and was promoted to Audit Manager of the Special Audits Unit in 2019. She previously also worked with the ITA and MPPA Divisions. Ms. Etilasi is a recognized Accounting Technician with the Samoa Institute of Accountants. </p>
Suafai Togia has been working for the Samoa Audit Office since 2014. She joined the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Division as an Audit Examiner, and remains with the MPPA Division now as a Senior Auditor.
<p>Suafai Togia has been working for the Samoa Audit Office since 2014. She joined the Ministries, Projects, and Public Accounts Division as an Audit Examiner, and remains with the MPPA Division now as a Senior Auditor. </p>
Job Titles:
- Assistant Controller
- Auditor
- Assistant Controller and Auditor General
Terence Sua is the Assistant Controller and Auditor General (ACAG) for the Samoa Audit Office and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2003. He then moved to Computer Services Ltd from 2004-2006, before returning to the Samoa Audit Office in 2007. He was the Director for the ITA Division (2008 - 2018), the Director of the CSR Division (2018-2021), and most recently the Director of the Ministries, Projects, and Public Audits Division before his current appointment in February 2023. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants (served as a Council Member 2018-2022) and is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE).
<p>Terence Sua is the Assistant Controller and Auditor General (ACAG) for the Samoa Audit Office and has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2003. He then moved to Computer Services Ltd from 2004-2006, before returning to the Samoa Audit Office in 2007. He was the Director for the ITA Division (2008 - 2018), the Director of the CSR Division (2018-2021), and most recently the Director of the Ministries, Projects, and Public Audits Division before his current appointment in February 2023. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants (served as a Council Member 2018-2022) and is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE). </p>
Torise Luagia Panapa joined the Audit Office in 2015 as an Audit Examiner for the PBA Division. She has previously worked with the Legal Division and MPPA Division. She was appointed as a Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2019.
<p>Torise Luagia Panapa joined the Audit Office in 2015 as an Audit Examiner for the PBA Division. She has previously worked with the Legal Division and MPPA Division. She was appointed as a Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2019.</p>
Velmar Levasa joined the Samoa Audit Office in April 2015 as an Audit Examiner with the PBA Division. She joined ITA Division in August 2015 before moving to the MPPA team in 2018. She remains with this division as their Audit Manager.
<p>Velmar Levasa joined the Samoa Audit Office in April 2015 as an Audit Examiner with the PBA Division. She joined ITA Division in August 2015 before moving to the MPPA team in 2018. She remains with this division as their Audit Manager.</p>
Job Titles:
- Senior Administration Officer With the SPCS Division
Willie Stanley joined the Samoa Audit Office in October 2019. Mr. Stanley is the Senior Administration Officer with the SPCS Division.
<p>Willie Stanley joined the Samoa Audit Office in October 2019. Mr. Stanley is the Senior Administration Officer with the SPCS Division. </p>