Accountant

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Job Description

Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries Limited(FSHIL), a business subsidiary of Fiji Ports Corporation Limited is committed to achieving excellence in providing ship repair services, slipway facilities and heavy industry work in accordance to customer requirements and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for maintaining overall financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely preparation/submission of FSHIL financial reports. Perform limited financial transactions for FSHIL. This role reports to the Manager Finance.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Ensuring day to day functions are carried out in a timely manner:
Preparation of monthly profit & loss and balance sheet statements. Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet items. Preparation of management accounts and dashboard reports. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi annually and annual shareholder reports for Aitken Spence. Preparation of 6 months and year end financial statements. Analysing of financial data for better decision making. Liaising with customers on major project works.
2. All departmental objectives addressed and completed in a timely and efficient manner
Preparation of company annual budget taking into account, revenues, OPEX and CAPEX. Preparation of separate annual budget for shareholder Aitken Spence. Responsible for company annual financial year audit. Responsible for 3 months separate audit for shareholder Aitken Spence. Responsible for company internal audit on various accounting functions such as debtors, procurement, payments etc. Writing of board papers as and when required. Oversee all aged debtors and legal cases with debtors. Cash flow projection and cash management and looking at ways on investment Engaged in insurance matters of the company Engaged with risk and compliance team on matters relating to Fiji Ships Maintaining accounting and tax fixed asset register and doing additions and disposals. Ensuring timely statutory payments of the company. Preparation of tax working papers. Preparation of job cost reports for every vessel repaired. Assisting the Manager Finance and the CFO on formulation of policies and procedures relating to Fiji Ships. Ensuring that ISO standard is maintained for stores. Assisting the Operations Manager in achieving the strategic goals and infrastructure improvement. Ensuring transactions are carried out as per finance policies and procedures. Implementing effective cost control measures for the company.
3. All relevant internal and external communications handled professionally
Customer queries attended to effectively and appropriately                       monitoring and logging of complaints accurately ensured Internal and external auditors coordinated and liaised with as required                 Take remedial action on any of the recommendations Stakeholder management ensured
4. FSHIL’s reputation, profitability and performance is supported
High professional standards contribute to the organization's success                      Deadlines and service level agreements met at all times High ethical standards met at all times Excellent teamwork aimed to achieve business outcomes efficiently and effectively Organization's efficiency and improved productivity supported                                                                      Process/systems improvement initiatives; Cost reduction initiatives Contributions made towards the organization's profits in line with the scope of the work Any other work-related task assigned by the Management that is within the capacity of the position holder is performed; teamwork is demonstrated Modern technology and innovative methods used to achieve results
5. The organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and upheld at all times
Confidentiality of all communications upheld at all times A professional and amiable relationship maintained with all stakeholders

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
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
Professional
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting or Finance

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
2. Demonstrate Knowledge in Maritime Industry
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Financial software, and FSHIL online reporting systems
4. Demonstrated experience in financial audits

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Excellent interpersonal/communications skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Professional Associations
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Member of Fiji Institute of Accountants
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
OHS

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Management Team
All staff
Executive Management
External
Customers/Clients
Suppliers
Taxation Authority
Auditors
Ministry of Finance
Statutory Authorities

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.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
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.
Conscientious	Demonstrates a sense of right and wrong and a personal obligation to do the right thing.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.