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Location: Bilatie

Role: Permanent

Accountant - Bilatie

About the Job

As an Accountant under the general supervision of Finance Supervisor, you will ensure accurate financial recording, control, and reporting of all operational activities at the Leaf Operations Center (LOC). You will support wet leaf purchasing operations, grower payments, banking activities, reporting, and compliance with company policies and HQ financial requirements.

What Will You Actually Do?

1. Financial Transactions & Recording: Prepare and process all payments, including BPVs, ensuring they are properly supported, approved, accurately recorded in the system, and documented, with all relevant records maintained and uploaded to SharePoint in a timely manner.
2. Bank & Cash Management: Prepare bank reconciliations and bank book statements, monitor bank balances and report to HQ Treasury, and follow up on any discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
3. Wet Leaf Purchasing & Grower Payments and Collection: Participate in controlling and purchasing wet leaf from growers, including monitoring input distribution and collection, preparing vouchers and ensuring timely payments to farmers, while accurately recording transactions in the system and ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation of quantities and values.
4. Advance & Expense Control: Control and follow up on per diem and travel advances, ensuring timely settlement, proper documentation, and monitoring of outstanding balances with escalation of any delays.
5. Inventory & Production Data Control: Verify inputs and production-related data before submission to HQ Leaf Finance, ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and supported by proper documentation, while coordinating with production and logistics teams for validation.
6. Vendor Invoice Management: Review and control vendor invoices through three-way matching (PO, GRN, and Invoice), ensuring accuracy, proper approval, and compliance with company policies, while following up on any discrepancies with the relevant departments.
7. Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to HQ, including payment, farm input, wet leaf purchase, and bank reconciliation reports, ensuring all information is accurate and delivered on time.
8. Compliance & Internal Control and Flexibility: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by maintaining proper documentation and audit trails, supporting internal and external audits, assisting the supervisor in follow-ups and supervision, and handling additional tasks or administrative duties as assigned based on operational needs.

What Skills Are We Looking For?

• BA Degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Intermediate English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, bank reconciliation, payment processing, and financial controls.
• Understanding of vendor invoice management and three-way matching processes.
• Knowledge of the Collective Labor Agreement, Internal Regulations, and company safety policies. (For Internal Applicants Only)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and meet reporting deadlines.

What Do We Offer?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced leaf finance environment.
• Exposure to end-to-end financial operations supporting JTI's leaf business.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.