Council

The Council's responsibilities, operation and members.

Council framework

Establishment of the Council

The ISIA Council is the governing body of the Institute and is responsible for the management and control of the affairs of the Institute. The Council provides governance oversight and leadership in carrying out the objects, functions and powers of the Institute under the Accountants Act 2010.

The Council operates in accordance with the Act, the Rules of the Institute and applicable good governance principles.

Establishment of the Council

The Council of the Institute is established under section 11 of the Accountants Act 2010.

The Council is the governing body responsible for overseeing the affairs of the Institute and exercising the functions and powers conferred on it under the Act and other applicable written law.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Council

The Council is responsible for the management and control of the affairs of the Institute.

In carrying out the objects, functions and powers of the Institute, the Council shall:

act as the executive body and governing arm of the Institute;
perform the objects, functions and powers of the Institute conferred by the Accountants Act 2010 or any other written law; and
carry out any direction or resolution given or passed by the Institute at a meeting of Council members.

Good Governance

The Council is required to perform its duties in accordance with best-practice principles of good governance.

These principles recognize the importance of separating the Council's role in providing governance and oversight of the Institute's performance from the day-to-day management of the Institute's operations.

In observing good governance principles, the Council shall adhere to the guidelines set out in Schedule 4 of the Rules of the Institute.

Composition and Membership of the Council

The Council comprises:

the President of the Institute;
the Vice President of the Institute;
other elected members of the Council; and
the Auditor General and Accountant General, who are appointed ex officio as co-opted members of the Council.

The President, Vice President and other elected members of the Council are elected at the Annual General Meeting of members of the Institute.

Term of Office

On election, the President, Vice President and other elected Council members hold office for a term of one year and, subject to the Rules in Schedule 5, are eligible for re-election at the expiry of their term.

Eligibility

A person may be elected as President, Vice President or another elected member of the Council if the person:

is a member of the Institute; and
is in good financial standing with the Institute.

Co-opted Members

The Council appoints ex officio the incumbent Auditor General and Accountant General as co-opted members of the Council.

The co-opted members have the right to deliberate and vote on matters before the Council.

Operation of the Council

The Council operates in accordance with the rules governing its meetings, procedures and functions as set out in Schedule 5 of the Rules of the Institute.

These rules provide the framework for the effective operation of the Council and its decision-making processes.

Meet the Council Members

Elected during the AGM on Thursday 4 April 2024 in Honiara

Johnson Lobo

President

Internal Audit Manager, Solomon Islands Ports Authority

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

I envision propelling the accounting profession in the Solomon Islands forward through education, ethical practices and good governance. My leadership will focus on inclusiveness, enhancing members' professionalism through education, and promoting international partnerships to ensure our accountants are globally competitive and pivotal to our nation's economic growth.

Apollosi Inasimae

Vice President

Business Development Manager, Solomon Power

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

To support the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) in strengthening professional standards, building capacity of local accountants, and fostering a resilient and forward-looking profession that upholds integrity, embraces innovation, and contributes meaningfully to national development.

Roger Townshend

Treasurer

Principal, Stewardship Accountants

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

To see that ISIA becomes an internationally accredited PAO taking leadership in the areas of assurance, audit, finance and business advisory professions in Solomon Islands. Further, we want to see ISIA provide value to members through relevant professional training for members to achieve professional accredited qualifications in continuing to offer the Professional Diploma in Accounting and working towards the Global CPA through partnerships with IPA.

Maslyn Tauvave

Council Secretary

Internal Audit Manager, Solomon Islands National Provident Fund

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

Aside from supporting the Institute's strategic initiatives, I also envision a pathway that accounting services are accessible and affordable to our micro-scale entrepreneurs and rural community service.

Walter Maesugea

Council Member

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

Continue to support ISIA strategies and development

Silas Likoho Vikea

Council Member

Principal, V-Wise Accountants

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

My vision for ISIA is to: 1. Continue to uphold the Accountants Act 2010 2. Establish a well set up disciplinary committee to discipline accountant's misconduct 3. Ensure accounting standards, ethics and practices meet both national and international level, enhance ISIA membership with international bodies such as CPA Australia, IPA, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) at a global level 4. Continue to develop Accountant's professional caliber to International Accountants bodies professional level.

Regina Teama

Council Member

Assurance Officer, Solomon Islands Ports Authority

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

To support the mission and goals of ISIA in enhancing the accounting profession through its various trainings and programs and contribute to the development and growth of its members and the Institute as a whole.

Lloyd Bera

Council Member

Director of Finance, National Parliament of Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

I am committed to contribute to advancing of the Accounting Profession in Solomon Islands especially through the lens of my experience in the public sector. I will strive to ensure that accountants across all sectors are empowered with knowledge, tools and ethical standards that are necessary to contribute to the economic development and governance of our nation.

Loretta Roke

Council Member

Principal, LH Consulting Service Ltd

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

My vision is to support the mission of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) in its journey to become one of the leading Professional Accountancy Organizations in the Pacific and to gain global recognition. I am deeply passionate about contributing to meaningful and sustainable change in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region. I believe that through its important role, ISIA provides a valuable platform that serves as a catalyst for professional development, strong governance and positive transformation for our country and the region.

Jennifer Ratu Pirione

Council Member

Manager-Finance & Administration, Safe Electronics Limited

Solomon Islands

Vision for the Institute

My vision is to build a strong ethical and highly skilled accounting profession in the Solomon Islands that promotes transparency, supports national development and inspires the next generation of accountants.