The Water Authority of Fiji is a corporate body established under the Water Authority of Fiji Act 2007 to make provision for the effective management and administration of the Water and the wastewater systems.
We are responsible for providing access to quality drinking water and wastewater services to over 159,000 and 33,540 residential and non-residential metered customers in the urban areas of Fiji and also setting up water supply systems in rural areas.
The Finance Officer (Graduate Trainee) is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Financial Accountant to successfully deliver Water Authority of Fiji's payments related outcomes. This role reports to the Financial Accountant
- Effective and efficient creditor management functions
- Thorough understanding and execution of relevant Finance procedures as per the related Finance SOP’s and Policies
- Work with senior finance officer on process improvement
- Timely and accurate preparation of creditors'/contractors' payments delivered
- Responsible for oversight and review of the invoice processing and 3-way match process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Monthly utilities accruals
- Timely and correct creditor’s/contractors' reconciliation performed before any creditor's/contractors' EFT batches processed
- Reconciliation variances/issues resolved in a timely manner in consultation with relevant parties prior to processing of creditor/contractor EFT payments
- Timely and correct preparation of payment vouchers ensured
- All correct and relevant supporting source documents attached to the payment vouchers
- Appropriate checking/vetting procedures always applied
- Timely and appropriate follow-up with creditors/contractors regarding payments ensured
- Status of pending payments always monitored in consultation with other officers
- Creditors/contractors informed, where needed, of timelines for EFT in consultation with the finance officer responsible for EFT process
- Timely, relevant, and accurate reports prepared and submitted
- Assist with external & internal audit requirements
- General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation
- Timely, relevant, and compliant reporting
- All internal and external reporting requirements regarding the outcomes of this role fully understood and correctly executed
- Robust and relevant periodic reports prepared and submitted as and when requested
- Finance Officer-Reconciliation provided with useful information combined with analysis and interpretation, for the purpose of month end process
- Ad-hoc information request by superiors addressed in a timely manner
- All internal and external reporting requirements regarding the outcomes of this role fully understood and correctly executed
- Teamwork, Co-operation & Organisation Values Upheld and Practiced
- Cooperation within the team and greater function / department encouraged
- Cooperation across functions / departments ensured
- Collaboration to achieve relevant organisational targets and goals
- Any other related duties assigned by the Financial Accountant, Senior Accountants, Manager Finance and CFO
- Organisational Values promoted and always demonstrated
- Support toward the alignment of deliverables to organisational values and strategic directions ensured
- Organisational values and good corporate governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured
Diploma in Accounting or Finance and any relevant experience pre- and post-graduation shall be an added advantage for the applicant
- Proficient with MS Office software’s and accounting software packages
- Have a proven ability to achieve results within time constraints
- Highly motivated and organised, with strong work ethics and an inclination to work smart as part of a competent team
- Excellent Interpersonal, communication skills
- Good understanding of accounting/financial concepts and procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize work objectives to meet deadlines
Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 4th April, 2025
INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Finance
Accounts Payable
