200 years ago, Bolloré Group was born. Today, one of Bolloré Group’s fastest growing business sectors, Bolloré Logistics, have grown to become the world’s top 10 players in freight forwarding and logistics with a powerful network spread across 106 countries, 607 sites with over 20,000 employees. We pride ourselves having developed specific expertise in providing end-to-end supply chain solutions tailored to our customers’ growth and constantly driving innovation to adapt and better cater to their evolving needs. We place our customers at the heart of all our processes, delivering customized solutions while ensuring ethical and responsible business practices.
Here at Bollore Logistics, our people’s actions are guided by our core values – Humility, Excellence, Courage, Agility & Innovation and Solidarity. We believe it’s the people who brought us to where we are right now, and it’ll be the people who propel us to greater heights. We invite you to join our diverse team on our journey to becoming Global Top 5 in the coming years.
About the role:
As part of the Fijian Finance department, this role reports to the Pacific Finance Director & will manage the finance function together with the finance team to ensure accounting compliance, continuous improvement, maintain Information Technology, provide valuable advice & deliver reports to internal & external stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
- Financial Management & Control
- Prepare cost management reporting, financial accounting & planning cycles (rolling forecast, annual budget)
- Manage business unit books
- Bookkeep overheads invoices, salaries, accruals, prepayments, payments (remittance & issuance) etc.
- Collaborate with & provide advice to Senior Management to increase revenue & reduce costs
- Establish & review budgeting & forecasting model templates
- Follow up on AR collection & AP reconciliations & payments
- Advise on long-term business & financial planning
- Propose action plans to achieve annual financial objectives
- Follow up on internal AR/AP clearing system
- Review Finance Function procedures & processes
- Team Management
- Create KPIs, monitor performance & initiate improvement opportunities
- Ensure team data accuracy & integrity
- Plan & monitor team performance including coaching & counselling needed to deliver expected outcomes
- Identify & support team development opportunities
- Compliance
- Ensure non-conformities are identified & remedied
- Prepare for periodic internal & external audits
- Maintain compliance with local & group regulations on a monthly & yearly basis
- Review & compile property & equipment leases
- Review commercial contracts & supplier agreements with the business managers to ensure they meet Bollore Fiji, global regulatory & compliance directives
- Ensure owned or leased vehicles & assets are registered, insured & maintained (industry certifications, road user changes)
- Assess & declare VAT, social charges & corporate tax to Local authority
- Drive continuous improvement within the role & department
- Maintain Bollore Fiji Information Technology & equipment
- Align with the Pacific IT Manager the meet the objectives of Bollore’s global IT strategies
- Reporting
- Prepare statutory documentation & reporting for local & regional management
- Prepare consolidation package for HQ located in France
Requirements
The successful candidate:
Essential:
- Tertiary education in Financial Management/Accountancy or a related field
- Minimum two years of Management experience & three years of experience in auditing or accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Desirable:
- Strong commercial acumen & analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Proficient organisational & time management skills
What we offer:
Bollore Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and places high importance on promoting diversity and inclusion in the organization. We embrace all people regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, marital status, political opinions or disability. We are strongly committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees, free from violence, bullying, harassment, or threats.
