Accountant Landowners Affairs

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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.

The Accountant Landowner Affairs will plan and manage the general accounting activities. S/he will also be responsible for preparing income and distribution reports, cash balances and other financial results for the Trust entity.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Outcome
1. Accounting leadership and services provided: - Methods and procedures developed for the preparation of budgets for Trust income and disbursements and coordinating preparation. - Senior management assisted in the preparation of Trust budgets as required - Operating results reviewed and analysed in relation to budgets. - Operating results interpreted as they affect the financial position of the Trust and recommendations made for improvement - Senior management assisted with the provision of decision support services and financial advice - Quality customer services provided to TLTB’s external clients and internal clients. - Accuracy and consistency ensured in all aspects of accounting transactions and procedures 2. A developing and growing Finance function: - Ensured timely and accurate planning, directing, motivating and supervising of Trust officers in processing of financial transactions - 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 performed required daily and period end reconciliations and routines - Improvements on policies and procedures contributed - Contribution to improved procedures and compliance by learning all the accounting systems across Finance and Trust - Developed skills and knowledge base through training and learning 3. Financial Reporting and Compliance: - Accurate and timely income and distribution of financial reports and related management information for senior management prepared - Registration officers, verifiers and approvers supervised and monitored to ensure registration forms are registered, verified and approved in compliance with the Individual Distribution policy - Up-to-date financial policies and procedures for the trust section developed and maintained - Statutory reporting: 4. TLTB image and value standards demonstrated at all times

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
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
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.
Negotiation	Reach agreement through discussion and compromise.
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
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. 5-6 years of highly relevant experience in a specific area of work, requiring specialised training
2. Deomonstrated experience in providing planning and budgeting services to senior management
3. Proven Experience in analysing, interpreting and reporting on financial performance to senior management
4. Experience with computerised accounting systems and processes
5. 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
6. Demonstrated ability to lead change
7. Demonstrated success in improving quality of customer service
8. Evidence of commitment to team work
9. High standard of computer literacy and familiarity with other accounting systems
10. Demonstrated experience on a supervisory level

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Chartered Accountant

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Executive Management
Management Team
Regional and Headquarters
Audit and Finance team
General Manager
External
Auditors
Regulators
Taxation Authority
Customers
Financial Institutions
Stakeholders
Landowners

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.
Punctuality	Completes a required task or fulfills an obligation before or at a previously designated time
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.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
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.
Decisive	Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Well Organized	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner

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