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Fiji Airways

Senior Financial Accountant

Finance
Posted: 30-01-2025
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Fiji Airways is looking to recruit an experienced individual to fill the role of Senior Financial Accountant as part of the Financial Control Team, with the key focus area on financial reporting, compliance and process control.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Control, the successful incumbent manages the delivery of high-quality financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and applicable laws and regulations in all countries that we are registered and operate within, while ensuring a sound internal control environment, and the governance of activities up to and including managing of the trial balance.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the Statement of the Financial Position of the Group and Company; ensuring accounting entries are recorded correctly in the financial system in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
  • Monitor and report on the monthly statement of financial position.
  • Lead all external audit processes, including liaising with the auditors and ensuring all required information are provided in a timely manner.
  • Prepare Group and Company financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the relevant Companies Act.
  • Provide accounting advice on complex business issues/transactions that complies with the accounting standards
  • Develop and document finance processes and accounting policies to maintain quality over financial reporting.
  • Support in monitoring compliance of financial and non-financial covenants with external stakeholders.
  • Review and analyze key accounting and financial controls in practice and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Assist with compliance and controls matters for the Group and the Company.
  • Assist the Manager Financial Control in various special projects.
  • Completion of ad hoc projects and reports required by direct report, CFO, Heads of Departments and the Executive Management.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • Fully qualified accountants or in training for completion of CA or CPA.
  • At least three years of experience with either a recognized firm of accountants or a reputable local or international business.
  • Strong technical skills and external audit experience.
  • Skilled in MS Excel and experience of EPICOR would be advantageous.
  • Expected to challenge historical ways of working and be tenacious in your pursuit of excellence.
  • Team player and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, be challenging and resilient, whilst maintaining independence and objectivity.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on own initiative with energy, drive and commitment to deliver high quality results to tight timescales.
  • Excellent analytical and presentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Drives customer service and continuous improvement.

Applications are open to all Fijians. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for next steps of the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this opportunity VISIT: https://www.fijiairways.com/en-fj/about-fiji-airways/our-careers/ and apply online.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 3 February 2025