ACCOUNTANT – CJ Patel Regional Market Entities

VACANCY

JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies operating across a variety of industries, all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to several countries and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person(s) for the position of Accountant to be based in our Regional Market Entities.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will assume responsibility for day-to-day financial accounting and reporting including preparing accounts, budgets, audits, capital expenditure process and managing financial information and inventory for the business. Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

Preparation, completion and analytical review of monthly financial reporting
Ensure accounting and management systems accurately and efficiently capture and report the financial affairs of the Company
Provide timely and accurate statutory and management reporting including Budgeting and forecasting and Debtors and cash flow Management
Manage debtors and creditors ledger and carry out journal entries and month end close work.
Supply chain and inventory management
Ensure GSRN is raised once stock received and maintenance of respective filing records
Ensure compliance with all local statutory and regulatory laws
Develop, monitor and analyze key activities, business processes, business risks and project costings to identify opportunities and threats for Management decision making.
Assist business in ensuring the administration and enhancement of internal control procedures to protect the Company’s assets.
Mentor, coach and manage your direct reports as well as other members of the wider team.

Key Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution.
Minimum 4 years of finance experience as an Accountant or in a similar capacity with working knowledge of statutory regulations and financial reporting requirements.
A commitment to strong business ethics and personal integrity
Proven knowledge of accounts receivable and payable, supply chain, cost accounting, payroll and budgeting.
Experience with financial reporting requirements and general ledger
Strong attention to detail and good analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication and leadership skills
This role presents itself as a great opportunity for a talented and experienced professional to make their mark with the Group. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a great team environment, and the opportunity to grow within the Group.

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate to commensurate with qualification and experience. All applications will be kept strictly confident.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Accountant

JOB OPEN TO:
Fiji Residents Only, Overseas/ Non Fiji Residents