JOB TITLE: Reconciliation Officer
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Senior Accountant

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ROLE: The Reconciliation Officer’s key responsibility is to reconcile all water sales and fee income GL codes, Accounts Receivable, prepare monthly Accrued income and deferred revenue and other GL reconciliations required for month and year end. Monitor Receivable GL against Billing to identify variances and fix to before month end rollover

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high- quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Communications: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Team Work/ Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

Action Management/Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long- term interest of the organization in a global environment, Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyses problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Safety Commitment: role models safe behaviors and ensures all staff are aware of their contribution to safety, supporting consequence management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position holder will undertake the following tasks:

Water Sales

• Perform month end reconciliations for the following:
• Domestic water sales (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Commercial water sales (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Domestic waste water (Honiara)
• Commercial waster (Honiara)

Fees and other Charges related to Water Service

• Perform month end reconciliations for the following:
• Domestic standing charge (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Commercial standing charge (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Service fee (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Disconnection and Reconnection fee (Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi)
• Other fee incomes

Receivables

• Perform daily and month end reconciliations for the following:
• Daily checking for variance by comparing GL and Billing reports and fix
• Cashwater Recovery Receivable
• Cashwater agent top ups and arrear recovery
• Cashwater agent top up income
• Other Receivables
• Bad debts recovered

Perform month end reconciliations for the following including:

• Salary suspense
• PAYE, NPF and HTC
• Other Reconciliation required for month and year end

KEY SKILLS/SELECTION CRITERIA

The following skills are required for the position:

• High level of analytical skills
• Ability to work without supervision effectively and efficiently (multitasking)
• Proven understanding of Billing module in relation to GL structure
• Has high level of computer literacy usage (both hardware and software)
• Has the ability to question figures and fix mistakes
• The ability and enthusiasm to contribute actively as a member of SIWA team
• Good team work and high interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills

Qualification

• Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies or other related field from a recognized training institution

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a Reconciliation Officer

HOW TO APPLY

Please hand deliver your application at our BJS Office, Commonwealth Street (upstairs Bred Bank) or email it to recruitment@solomonwater.com.sb OR lmeleibla@solomonwater.com.sb. All applications must include a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and at least two reference letters from professional referees and should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Solomon Water
P.O. Box 1407
Honiara, Solomon Islands.

If you are interested in any of the positions and want to find out more about the person we are looking for, the skills and experience needed and other key responsibilities of the role, please contact our Human Resources Manager, Leonard Meleibla at lmeleibla@solomonwater.com.sb OR you can call him on phone 44678.

Applications close at 4:30pm on Wednesday 17 January 2024.

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interested applicants must ensure that you are vaccinated and must provide your vaccination card before any interview.

SIWA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by legislation.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and development. SIWA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.