Are you a seasoned finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity?

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is experiencing a period of significant transformation. Formed in 2020, Neptune Pacific Line acquired Pacific Direct Line, bringing together two of the South Pacific’s top shipping and logistics companies to support the full supply chain of our customers in the region. You might know us as Williams & Gosling Pte Ltd who is part of NPDL; in turn owned by The Wonderful Company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Its other companies include FIJI Water and many more.

Join our Fiji Finance Leadership team as a Finance Manager. You will oversee and manage all aspects of accounting, reporting, planning, and forecasting for our Fiji entities. Additionally, you will provide guidance to the third-party principal accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, you will collaborate closely with all departments and accounting teams. You will create and deliver crucial financial information that directly impacts the business and influences strategic decision-making. This is a pivotal role within NPDL, and it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our Fiji entities.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the Accounting and Reporting and Principal Accounting teams to create a lean, high-performing combined team in Fiji
• Completing annual operating plan and collaborating with NPDL & head office leadership team
• Driving key projects aligned with NPDL strategic priorities
• Providing financial expertise to support NPDL Leadership Team and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team in making sound decisions
• Ensuring timely completion and review of monthly financials for submission to US Finance team and leadership
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial outlooks with NPDL and head office leadership
• Establishing and maintaining a strong control environment for principal accounting, including monthly reconciliations
• Analysing business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting business reviews
• Overseeing regulatory reporting and responding to information requests from relevant authorities
• Driving process improvement initiatives, standardizing procedures, and automating manual tasks
• Enforcing financial controls, ensuring accuracy and integrity during monthly close process
• Training and developing staff, ensuring continuity in Accounting and Reporting and Principal Accounting teams
• Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance department efficiency
• Supporting organizational quality and environmental initiatives
• Performing other duties as required

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience, with at least 5 years of management/leadership experience
• Experience from working in a Chartered Accounting Firm would be an advantage

We are actively seeking a dynamic and motivated team player who possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Your ability to effectively convey ideas and information will be a valuable asset to our team. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions is a requirement for this role, as it plays a pivotal role in our financial analysis and reporting. Moreover, we highly value previous supervisory experience in a reputable organisation, as it demonstrates your ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Experience in the shipping industry provides a unique advantage in understanding the intricacies of this dynamic sector. Additionally, familiarity with software applications like CargoWise, Peachtree, or Logisys will be beneficial in streamlining our processes and enhancing our efficiency. Your past experience leading system implementations showcases your capability to manage complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration of new systems.

In this role, your organizational and analytical skills will be pivotal in managing critical tasks and delivering accurate results. Your meticulous attention to detail and commitment to follow through on commitments will be highly valued as it contributes to our overall operational excellence. Furthermore, your dedication to providing exceptional customer service will further solidify our reputation as a customer-centric organization.

This role is based Suva, Fiji. You will have the right to live and work in Fiji at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Project Wonderful - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving business growth through accurate financial analysis and insights, then apply now!

Closing date Friday 11th August 2023 at 5:00pm

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