Assistant Accountant

Overview

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) operates market leading brands in shipping and logistics services across 18 Pacific Island markets. NPDL is the largest carrier in its core Pacific Island markets operating eight container ships and servicing 18 Pacific Island nations.

The key function and purpose of the Assistant Accountant role is to ensure the transparent and accurate processing of financial information which is reliable and maintained in a professional manner.

• Preparation of monthly financial reports with variance analysis
• Monthly closing of accounts, posting of journal entries
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation
• Performing stock costing and maintaining stock listing
• Maintain Fixed Asset register and ensure annual verification of assets
• Preparation and lodgement of monthly tax compliances
• Assist in yearly external audits and company tax including yearly returns
• Job / voyage reconciliation
• Reconcile agency costs against agency revenue
• Extract and analyse PL for any principal related charges posted
• Reconcile principal related charges and ensure correct recharging
• Liaise with departments to ensure correct postings are done
• Carry out analysis for revenue, cost and overhead codes
• Extraction gross profit by client report / by department when requested by department managers
• Flexibility to attend to finance related issues outside of normal working hours
• Assist Manager Finance evaluate the finance policies and processes and develop internal controls.
• Any other work assigned by the Finance Manager.

Education

• At a minimum, a Diploma / Degree in Accounting and Finance

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Skills

• Good knowledge of technical accounting and statutory obligations
• Excellent knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience in the shipping industry is preferred with the ability to read airline/shipping documentation including BOL, invoice.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to identify and suggest areas for internal control improvements
• Self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed
• Be a team player
• Good communication skills

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus).
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
• Wonderful Giving - 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 self-starter with an interest in developing your skills in the shipping industry, then this could be you.

Submit you application before 7th July, 2025

To be considered for this role you must have the legal right to live and work in Fiji.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO is the law.