Reporting Accountant

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Job Description

Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading as Solomon Power is a state-owned enterprise established under the Electricity Act 1969 and governed by the State-Owned Enterprises Act 2007 and the associated regulations. Solomon Power owns, maintains, and operates the country’s national electricity grid. Solomon Power generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity in the Solomon Islands.

The Reporting Accountant undertakes data analysis, management of financial accounts and reporting to ensure that finance related data that are essential for finance and other related reports are accurate, reports are prepared on a timely basis, financial risks are identified so mitigating factors that can be developed. The position reports to the Manager Management Accounting.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Effective management of financial accounts and reporting
Data Analysis/Reporting/Forecasting                             Ensure Solomon Power’s finance reporting are correctly prepared and on timely manner:                                                                        Accurate and timely monthly financial reports submitted to the Manager Management Accounting half yearly report for review by Manager Management Accounting prepared and submitted Variances in data and financial numbers are submitted to Manager Management Accounting for review Financial reporting systems for all operations within Solomon Power created and monitored       All relevant information to produce end of year statutory accounts for Solomon Power collated All relevant information to produce monthly financial reports are collated and analysed. Accurate and timely preparation / reporting of monthly financial results submitted  Monthly balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow reports prepared and submitted to Manager Management Accounting Preparation of monthly journals/audit related journals and account reconciliation Ensure journals relating to general ledgers under supervision are prepared and posted on a timely manner Ensure reconciliation of these general ledgers are prepared and submitted to Manager Management Accounting on timely manner for review Ensure matters relating to unreconciled accounts are addressed and resolved on a timely manner
2. Risk effectively managed and reported
Financial risk review framework monitored Reports to mitigate against financial risks submitted in a timely manner to Manager Management Accountant
3. A healthy, safe and OHS compliant Solomon Power
Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and for the safety of other people, including people working under incumbent's supervision or direction who may be affected by his or her acts or omissions at the workplace ensured Compliance with lawful direction given by Solomon Power with respect to health and safety matters under current Safety acts and regulations
4. Environmental protection is prioritised at all times
Ensure adherence to the requirements of the environmental systems Ensure compliance with specific environmental management procedures applicable to their work
5. Organisational Values promoted and demonstrated at all times
Ensure support of the environment aligning deliverables to organisational values and strategic directions Organisational values and good corporate and governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured Uphold and role model Solomon Power Values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Customer
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Proven computer skills and use of applications and systems with advance knowledge and application of EXCEL and accounting packages
2. Knowledge of Solomon Islands legislation especially the Income Tax Act, Electricity Act & the State-Owned Enterprises Act
3. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and how they relate to Solomon Power

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Excellent command of English (written and oral)
Understands and speaks Pidgin
Professional Associations
Membership of appropriate Professional Institution

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Executive and Senior Management
Finance Team
Management Team
Chief Financial Officer
Generation and CS Team
External
Taxation Authority
Regulators
Consultants and Contractors
External Auditors

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Energetic	Constantly active and driven to put in effort. Works hard to promote an enterprise.
Interpersonal Styles
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Reflective	Takes a thoughtful and deliberative approach.