Background: 

The purpose of the Reporting & Reconciliation Coordinator plays a typical role in maintaining Financial Accuracy, ensuring that financial data is aligns across various systems and assist in preparing reports for Colleges and Division. This role requires Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills for managing and analyzing data, Attention to detail to identify errors or discrepancies in financial data, Analytical skills to interpret financial data and the ability to work collaboratively with various Colleges and Department.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Reconciliation Support and Financial Accuracy

• Perform routine reconciliations of designated accounts (e.g bank, petty cash, student receivables etc) accurately and within set timelines.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial data to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain proper documentation for all reconciliations in accordance with SOPs.
• Escalate discrepancies or unresolved items to the Financial Accountant for review.
• Verify correct tagging of General Ledger codes during transaction reviews.

2. Reporting and Data Preparation

• Assist Analysts with formatting and compiling monthly and quarterly financial reports (e.g., college summaries, variance reports).
• Conduct basic checks on data completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Organize and maintain reporting files and templates for easy access and audit readiness.

3. Audit and Compliance Support

• Provide accurate and complete documentation required during internal or external audits.
• Ensure reconciliation schedules, supporting files, and tagging reports are audit-ready and compliant with policies.

4. Support to Colleges and Divisions

• Work closely with finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness across all systems.
• Communicate reconciliation issues or discrepancies clearly to stakeholders and ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in meetings with Colleges and Divisions to understand their needs and provide relevant feedback.
• Follow up on outstanding information and provide general support to finance users.
• Escalate policy or technical issues to Financial Accountant as needed.

5. Collaborative and Process Improvement

• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain consistency and compliance with SOPs.
• Identify gaps in task workflows and suggest small-scale improvements to the Financial Accountant.

6. Administrative and Other Duties

• Assist with administrative tasks and assigned projects under the direction of the Financial Accountant.
• Provide backup support for colleagues during peak periods or staff absences.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 1-year experience in Financial Reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Banner.

Salary: FJD24,560.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.