Accountant v (1.00) [Laucala Beach - Suva]

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Job Description

Viti Foods Ltd manufactures canned fish for local and export markets. Canning a range of Tuna and Mackerel products under its own brands as well as contract manufacturing for a variety of retailers and international traders ensures Viti Foods continues to produce at optimum volumes ensuring maximum factory efficiency.

The Accountant is responsible for the assisting the day to day management of the Finance department at Viti Foods Pte Limited. This position reports to the Finance Manager, Viti Foods Pte Limited

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Accounts managed
Targets accurately reported on a timely basis and supports decision making 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 Month end and year end cutoff procedures ensured Good and services receipt note (GSRN), receipting and depositing are ensured at all times Forex rates optimized at all times
2. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation
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
3. Well informed management
Financial reports complaint and produced on a timely basis for informed decision making 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 Product costing update ensured monthly. Cash flow and collection plan reconciled daily and Finance Manager informed Asset register maintained at all times Inter-company balances and transactions reconciled on an accurate and timely basis
4. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional 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
5. 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
6. Viti Foods Pte Limited's values upheld and promoted 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
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
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
Customer
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
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.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting and Finance
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Accounting and Finance

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum three years' experience in a similar role
2. Well versed with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3. Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS
4. Knowledge of reporting requirements as they pertain to the accounts receivable and processes
5. Knowledge in other statutory requirements relating to business
6. Ability to work under minimum supervision and work with the team

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Finance Team
External
Suppliers
Customers
Statutory Authorities
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.
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.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
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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