Program Background 

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific. 

About DT Global 

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.  

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com 

The Role 

As the Finance Coordinator, you will:  

• Be responsible for administering and implementing the financial operations of the Pacific Australia Skills Vanuatu office ensuring that financial activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills policies and work instructions.  

• Support the Country Operations Manager and Manager Finance Pacific in completing all finance activities.  

This position reports to the Operations Manager – Vanuatu. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the implementation of internal control mechanisms to mitigate financial risks.  

• Oversee country Accounts Reconciliation & Payables Officer and review of all payments processing related to suppliers and maintenance of payment records and validation of sales to the student management system.  

• Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecast for country office, in accordance with Regional Head Office (RHO) Finance team guidelines.  

• Prepare reconciliations as required within the Pacific Australia Skills finance framework such as weekly bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations.  

• Prepare and submit monthly vendor statement reconciliations.  

• Support Manager Operations and Manager Finance Pacific with investigating and reporting on significant budget variances.  

• Administer the petty cash account and ensuring prompt reimbursements of expenses and weekly reconciliations of account.  

• Administer banking of any cash receipts within two days of receipt.  

• Process and monitor financial transactions within the Pacific Australia Skills finance system for the office including, but not limited to, purchase orders/invoices, sales invoices, student stipends, fixed asset purchases, payments and approval workflow.  

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Selection Criteria 

Essential Experience and Knowledge 

• Diploma level qualification in a related field or post-secondary qualification and demonstrated experience in related field. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language, excellent telephone skills, listening skills, professionalism, customer focus and organization skills including the ability to prepare papers, briefing notes, correspondence and reports. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in administrative skills and ability to adapt established practices to achieve objectives in a busy and complex work environment. 
• Intermediate (or advanced) ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small and dedicated team. 
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.  

HOW TO APPLY 
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Please submit 
1) Your CV 
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 July 2025, 11:59PM Fiji Time.  
   
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. 

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.