Accountant

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Job Description

Pacific Batteries Limited is the only automotive battery manufacturing company in the South Pacific. It caters for both local and international markets exporting to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and Singapore to name a few.

The Accountant is responsible to assist in the day to day financial functions at Pacific Batteries Pte Limited.This position reports to the Finance Manager, Pacific Batteries Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Financial reporting performance
Financial reports prepared are accurate, timely, relevant, as per company policy and procedures 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
2. Information integrity and transaction completeness is ensured
Business transactions are 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. Finance 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
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. Well informed management
Daily, weekly and monthly reports provided on an accurate and timely basis Monthly forecasts  Sales report  Monthly export reports Quarterly Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) returns Quarterly board papers to the Board of Directors  Quality analysis and reporting to management and factory staff whenever required ensured
6. 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 Practice ensured  Succession planning ensured
7. 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
8. Pacific Batteries Pte Limited values upheld and demonstrated at all times
Collaborate with other teams 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 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
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. Minimum of three years' of experience in a similar financial role
2. Costing background will be an added advantage
3. Computer literate and good documentation skills
4. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills
5. Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS
6. Knowledge of reporting requirements as they pertain to the accounts receivable and processes
7. Knowledge in other statutory requirements relating to business

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Finance Team
Management 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.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
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.

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