Accountant Finance

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Job Description

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), formerly known as Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) derives its existence from the Native Land Trust Act of 1940. Its core mandate is to manage iTaukei Lands with its Vision “To Excel in Land Services and the Economic Empowerment of our Landowners” TLTB Core Business is Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihoods of our landowners. Our organizational Values are – Trust & Transparency, Accountability, United. Knowledgeable, Effectiveness & Efficiency and Integrity & Inclusivity.

Accountant Finance contributes to the financial function through planning and managing the general accounting activities and the preparation of reports, reflecting earnings, profits, cash balances and other financial results for TLTB. The role is accountable to the Manager Finance

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Outcome
1. Accounting leadership and services provided: - Methods and procedures developed for the preparation of organizational budgets - TLTB budgets preparation coordinated - TLTB senior management assisted in the preparation of operation budgets - Operating results reviewed and analysed in relation to cost, budgets and operating policies - Operating results interpreted as they affect the financial position of TLTB and recommendations made for improvement - Senior management assisted with the provision of decision support services and financial advice - Funding for the organisation’s activities including short, medium and long term lending requirements coordinated -Income and expenditure reviewed to ensure cash flow is adequate to meet future business needs - Regular cash flow prepared forecasting and directing day-to-day funding arrangements 2. Customer Services - Quality customer service provided to TLTB’s external clients and to internal clients of the Region 3. A developing and growing Finance functions: - Accurate and timely processing of financial transactions ensured (accounts payable, fixed assets, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger) - Leadership - Performance, competency and morale of finance staff managed - Growth in efficiency and effectiveness in work practices by active participation in teamwork, sharing information and proposing improvements - Financial computer applications and processes administered to ensure the integrity of information and performing required daily and period end reconciliations and routines - Relevance of own skills and knowledge base maintained 4. Financial Reporting and Compliance: - Accurate and timely financial reports and related management information for senior management prepared. - Up to date financial policies and procedures developed and maintained - Executive management assisted with the preparation of statutory accounts which comply with relevant external reporting requirements 5. Demonstrate TLTB image and value standards at all times - integrity of information maintained - confidentiality of information ensured - professional and ethical standards maintained   6. Continuous Learning - continuous learning and development of own skills and knowledge base is ensured   7. Efficient and effective delivery of any other assigned work.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Strategic Development	Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
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.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Learning	Develop the competencies of self and others to enhance performance.
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.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree
Desirable
Masters Degree

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. 5 years of highly relevant experience
2. Experience in providing planning and budgeting services to senior management
3. Experience in analysing, interpreting and reporting on financial performance to senior management
4. Experience with planning and arranging finance and cash flow management
5. Experience with preparing statutory accounts and external reporting requirements
6. Experience with computerised accounting systems and processes, spreadsheeting and word processing
7. Demonstrated ability to manage staff including the direction and motivation of staff; plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by staff; and create and maintain effective working relationships
8. Demonstrated ability to lead change
9. Demonstrated success in improving quality of customer service
10. Evidence of commitment to team work
11. Demonstrated high personal standards and serves as an effective role model
12. Must have undergone supervisory training programme or equivalent

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Member of Fiji Institute of Accountants
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Chartered Accountant

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Audit and Finance team
Management Team
Regional and Headquarters
All staff
External
Auditors
Regulators
Taxation Authority
Financial Institutions

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.
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
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.

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