Accounts Officer (Ministry of Itaukei Affairs)

The position is responsible for administrating funds and budget estimates for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs for the protection and promotion of iTaukei interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise the accounting function in particular the management of payroll for both Salaries and Wages and ensuring staffs are paid correctly according to the approved rates;

2. Ensure that proper recording of Fixed Assets and compliance to Annual Procurement Plan and the Procurement Regulations;

3. Oversee the monthly reconciliations and lodgements of all the Trust Funds and Salary and Wages accounts to ensure they are prepared and submitted to Finance within agreed timeframes;

4. Prepare all responses to enquiries from the Auditor General's office by liaising with other sections for their relevant input;

5. Monitor all ledger postings to ensure acquitted to the correct budget allocation;

6. Ensure that non-expenditure ledger for Accounts Section is maintained for the Annual Board of Survey; and

7. Actively contribute to all corporate requirements of the Ministry, including planning, budgeting and human resource activities where required.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least 3 years’ experience working in an accounting field or similar;
2. 2. Sound Knowledge of Financial Instructions, Regulations and Policies; and
3. 3. Sound understanding of accounting principles.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to achieve results personally and through effective team leadership;
2. 2. Sound communication, interpersonal and representational skills;
3. 3. Demonstrated ability to lead, plan and organize activities, projects and work cooperatively within a team environment;
4. 4. Ability to meet strict timelines;
5. 5. Ability to follow guidelines and appropriately apply processes;
6. 6. Capacity to utilise computer programs to support daily operations; and
7. 7. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the organisation

Additional Information

Applications for employment in the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs must be a Fijian Citizen, under the age of 60, in sound health with police clear record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encourages from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities or the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants

Contact Information

For further information and/or clarifications, please contact Mr. Taniela Kuruduadua on mobile: 9043765 or email: taniela.kuruduadua@itaukeiaffairs.gov.fj