Fixed - Term Assistant Accountant

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 Fixed - Term Assistant Accountant role is to ensure the transparent and accurate processing of financial information which is reliable and maintained in a professional manner. This role will be for a fixed term period.

The key function and purpose of this role is to

• 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
• Reconcile intercompany balances
• Train the users on how to do correct postings and splitting of cost against principals
• Perform GL reconciliations
• Generate agency related invoices
• 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 5 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

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