Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant manages specific functional projects within the finance team and delivers outcomes according to scope, while also supporting other finance areas as directed by the Line Manager or Head of Department. The position is based in Honiara.

Key responsibilities

• Manage functional finance projects, engage with other departments and stakeholders, communicate project status and secure the internal resources needed to complete them.
• Assist the Management Accountant in reviewing the applicability of IFRS standards to new products, projects and systems for STCL and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance.
• Document existing finance processes to identify improvements in processes, systems and procedures, and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with colleagues across the organisation and commit to continuous self-development.
• Comply with STCL values, policies and procedures, governance standards and external regulatory requirements, and identify risks and security issues with remediation plans.

Required profile

• At least 2-5 years of extensive experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and an IT-related field (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development).
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and their application.
• Collaborative, positive and self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be a team leader and team player.

Required skills

• Analytical skills to interpret financial and non-financial data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• A remuneration package with performance incentives.
• A chance to join a growing company with strong career prospects.