ACCOUNTS OFFICER – Amex Resources Pte Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Amex Resources Limited (ARL) is Fiji’s first Iron Ore Mining Company. Our core business of Safe, Environmentally Friendly and Economical mining and extraction of Iron Ore through dredging and magnetic separation process from the Ba Delta region is undertaken with a vision of wealth generation through responsible mining; wealth for our owners, our people, Fiji and the communities with which we partner.

We aim to cultivate a high-performance culture defined by the following principles: a deep commitment to partnership, consistent execution, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and continual self-improvement. ARL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We seek to recruit passionate and motivated individuals in the following position.

1. Accounts Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage budget (zero based), forecasting and cost modelling processes.

• Promote, manage and enforce transparency of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the company.

• Maintain effective and efficient financial and risk management systems together with appropriate internal financial controls.

• Compile monthly and annual reports to Management.

• Prepare monthly VAT returns and annual income tax return.

• Negotiation and communication with the relevant government departments as required.

• Work with Supply superintendent to maximize value of stores and deliver an effective and efficient service to the mine site.

• Compile employee time, production and payroll data from timesheets and other records.

• Compute wages and deductions and enter data into computers.

• Remain current and is up to date on new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. Enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on required actions.

• Generate reports for payments e.g. PAYE returns and other third parties.

• Provide consultancy service to other sections Superintendents to assist in the maintenance of safe work practices.

• Responsible for the coordination between payroll and Human Resources to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.

• Generate payroll monthly report.

• Other duties delegated by the Administration Manager from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce and/ or Bachelor of Arts – Accounting & Financial Management.

• A minimum of 1 year experience working in similar role.

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong ethical and leadership qualities.

• Good managerial skills required, especially with regards to assertiveness, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Needs to be comfortable in interacting with operational staff, with a view off establishing a working relationship which will encourage participation in the internal control process.