FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Post Open to Fiji Nationals Only)

Background

The Accounting Solution, grounded in the vision of equality, works for the improvement of efficiancy in the business world by providing cost effective business solutions, high quality training to the people and adding value to each organisation by reducing overall cost of operation.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Financial Controller is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet legislative requirements.

SCOPE

The Financial Controller will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures..

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced degree in Accounting

Experience:

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience;
• Proven working experience as a Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Language:

• Fluency in English is required;