Zulika Zaini

Head of Audit Unit, Ministry of Education (2023-2025)

• Strengthened internal UAD controls by reviewing current business practices.
• Led UAD team to carry out internal auditing processes in departments and schools for improved organisational transparency.
• Developed robust audit plans to upper management level for successful execution of audits.
• Identified potential risk areas with regular financial assessments.
• Produced comprehensive reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
• Maintained strict confidentiality, ensured data protection at all times.
• Reviewed schools' monetary reports to track down irregularities in accounting records and to ensure accurate bookkeeping standards were properly maintained.
• Collaborated with Department of Audit to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Reviewed and presented audit findings and progress to upper management level, shareholders and governing bodies.

1. Head of Sub-Unit Daily-Rated Payroll Unit in Financial Division, Department of Administration & Services, Ministry of Education (2016-2019)

• Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of government expenditure performance.
• Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
• Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
• Provided financial performance reports as part of monthly reporting, monitoring data and information processing to minimise possible errors.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reports for upper management.

2. Overseeing Payroll, Daily Rated Payroll and Allowances Units in Financial Division, Department of Administration & Services, Ministry of Education (2020-2023)

• Created comprehensive budget forecasts that improved cost efficiency within the organisation.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by monitoring changes in financial laws.
• Secured current ministry's budgets through consistent monitoring of internal controls.
• Coordinated cross-departmental budget planning meetings, fostered interdepartmental cooperation.
• Increased financial transparency through regular detailed audits.

Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.

1. Working in E-Government Unit, Treasury Department (2009-2010)

• Assured compliance with regulatory standards by keeping updated with changes in financial laws.
• Streamlined processes and timelines by implementing effective policies and procedures.
• Updated financial records regularly for streamlined operations and better decision-making.
• Analysed complex financial data to provide insightful reports to senior management.

2. Head of Education Allowance Unit, Treasury Department (2011-2012)

• Managed team to achieve set targets, driving accountability and collaboration.
• Facilitated efficient resource allocation by accurately forecasting yearly budget needs.
• Processed payments with high accuracy, ensuring timely disbursements and compliance.
• Managed government budgets and approved expenditures by monitoring internal controls.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.

3. Working as Sub-Treasury Officer in the Ministry of Health (2013)

• Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.
• Approving employees' payment vouchers - salaries, allowances & other incentives
• Approved payment vouchers for vendors to facilitate timely payments.

4. Head of Treasury Department's Kuala Belait Branch (2014–2016)

• Produced financial performance reports for monthly reviews, enhancing data monitoring and error reduction.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Advised management on financial details related to current business operations, inventory levels and budgets.