Summary
Job description
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Start date: As soon as possible
Background
The Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ) continues Australia’s long-running support to the Solomon Islands justice sector. Its goal is to work closely with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to enable justice agencies to maintain delivery of their existing core activities while clearly identifying and engaging with fundamental problems and critical issues affecting their ability to contribute to stability and offer access to justice for citizens.
ASIPJ aspires to be locally led, problem-oriented and learning driven. It is pragmatic, practical, and adaptable, mainstreaming gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Deloitte is the Managing Contractor, working with Adam Smith International (ASI) who provides the program operational support.
Role dimensions
Overview
The Finance Officer is part of ASIPJ’s Operations Hub, consisting of Country Program Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Operations and Procurement Officer, and Office Assistant. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the program’s accounts payable, invoicing, petty cash, and payments.
Description
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will be split between Finance personnel. The duties and responsibilities of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to:
- Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with ASIPJ, Adam Smith International and DFAT policies and procedures.
- Organise and maintain comprehensive program financial files and ensure that all records are compliant with legal and DFAT requirements.
- Prepare payments to suppliers and support approvals processes.
- Manage petty cash and maintain a full and accurate filing system for receipts.
- Support the Senior Finance Manager in managing tax processes and ensure tax payments and other contributions are remitted to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.
- Manage the ASI bank account in Solomon Islands, including monitoring balances and verifying funds received etc.
- Submit cash advancement and acquittals of personnel and partners to the relevant approver.
- Other duties related to financial management as reasonably requested by the Country Program Manager Senior Finance Manager and/or ASI Program Manager.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A relevant university degree or diploma in accounting or finance with demonstrated experience in a similar role/s.
- More than three years’ experience in finance and accounting for businesses, government and/or donor-funded programs.
- Excellent organisational skills and competence/integrity in maintaining office records.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collegially with partner organisations and staff from a range of backgrounds.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs.
- Fluency in Pijin and an excellent command of both oral and written English.
The following skills/experience would be an advantage:
- Experience of the public sector in Solomon Islands.
- A Solomon Islands driving license.
Reporting Requirements and Performance Management
- The Finance Officer will report to the Senior Finance Manager who will monitor performance and delivery in accordance with these terms of reference.
Eligibility
The position is open to Solomon Islanders and those with the existing right to live and work in Solomon Islands.
Questions
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to ASIPJ HR Team via operations@ASIPJ.com.sb or call the ASIPJ Office on +677 26530.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants may be invited to an assessment and interview prior to the closing date.
