Finance Officer

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Job Description

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation is Fiji's largest media company providing radio and television services in the country. The FBC today operates a network of six radio stations; two in each of the three major languages (i-Taukei, Hindi and English). FBC also has three television channels (FBCTV, FBC2 and FBC Sports HD).

The Finance Officer will ensure that all accounting data is entered correctly and timely and in accordance with the procedures of the Finance Department.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Accounts maintained
Maintain the general ledger, receivables/ payables processes. Implement and monitor strict accounting procedures and practices Reconcile financial reports Liaise and work with external auditors
2. Accounting support provided to other areas within the organisation
Financial and costing support Budget support Stocktake and reconciliation
3. Financial reports produced
Produce regular financial and other reports for senior management and auditors Provide ad hoc financial reports as required
4. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Cooperation across functions / departments Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
5. Organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values
6. Procedures developed, monitored and implemented
Develop, monitor and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of the team's work and to better meet the customer's need Implement and monitor risk management procedures
7. Team Management
Prepare work plans (annual, monthly and weekly basis) Delegate work and supervise staff Provide guidance
Product's Stakeholders
1. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation (department / division)
Statutory and regulatory compliant Compliance with operational procedures Risk compliant

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Customer
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.
Mathematical Reasoning	Apply mathematical reasoning.
Technology Application	Apply technology.
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.
Mathematical Reasoning	Apply mathematical reasoning.
Technology Application	Apply technology.
Operational
Stock Control	Acquire and monitor stock to meet business needs
Stock Control	Acquire and monitor stock to meet business needs

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. Minimum of 2 to 3 years in similar role
2. Knowledge of Sage Software/ Link Software will be of added advantage

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Membership of appropriate Professional Institution

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Finance Team
Management Team
External
Suppliers
Customers

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.
Enthusiastic	Shows high levels of excitement and interest, and expresses positive feelings.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Conscientious	Demonstrates a sense of right and wrong and a personal obligation to do the right thing.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.