Assistant Accountant

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Job Description

Alfa Pte Limited is a subsidiary of CJ Patel Group that manufactures hygiene and consumer products for Fiji and international markets such as Pacific Laundry Bar, Malumu tissues and Stelow and also holds the manufacturing license for world renowned international brand Janola.

The Assistant Accountant is responsible to assist and support day to day financial functions at Alfa Pte Limited. This position reports to the Finance Manager, Alfa Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Financial services ensured
Targets compared and accurately reported on a timely basis and supports decision making Monthly and quarterly stock process managed at all times Monthly and quarterly forecasts ensured on an accurate and timely basis for informed decision making Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process ensured Insurance coverage is adequate and timely to mitigate risk of losses Forex rates are optimized at all times  Product costings reviewed and reported on a timely basis to ensure informed management
2. Information integrity and transaction completeness is ensured
Business transactions recorded in a timely and accurate manner  General ledger and subsidiary ledger updates are accurate and timely Assets and liabilities managed at all times  Reconciliations, schedules and registers managed on a timely and accurate basis Inter company balances and transactions reconciled on an accurate and timely basis  Registry and record keeping of source documents and reconciliations managed
3. Financial Reporting and Well Informed Management
Financial reports prepared accurately, timely, relevant as per company policy, procedures and reporting requirements. Monthly management accounts Quarterly reports to assist in group consolidation and executive meetings Financial forecast and budget  Annual audited financial statements Ad-hoc reports for general business decision making
4. Statutory and Operational Compliance
Statutory reporting is accurate, complete and timely Legislative and regulatory compliance requirements ensured at all times  Rates, licences and contracts renewal is timely and complete Internal and external contract and licenses register completeness ensured Assets (tangible and intangible) including trademarks documented accurately at all times  Compliance with internal finance unit policies, systems and processes ensured at all times Internal and external audits are timely and accurate Management letter recommendations reviewed, controls implemented and managed on a timely basis
5. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and guidance to Finance  staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with Finance Manager and HR Department Good Manufacturing practices ensured Succession planning ensured
6. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
7. Alfa Pte Limited's values upheld and demonstrated at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Collaborate with Financial Manager and other team members to successfully execute various accounting task Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values Confidentiality of financial and operational information ensured at all times

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Professional
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting and Finance
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Accounting and Finance, Business and Management

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Two to three years' of experience in a similar financial role with strong working knowledge of financial reporting and statutory regulations
2. Costing background will be an added advantage
3. Discretion and excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills
4. Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines
5. Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software

Requirements

Professional Associations
Member of Fiji Institute of Accountants

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Finance Team
Management Team
Production Team
Quality Assurance Team
External
Suppliers
Customers
Taxation Authority

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.