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Abt Global Inc. Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Fiji Program Support Platform in Suva, Fiji
Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)
Base in Suva, Fiji
Locally Engaged Employee - commencing March 2025 to June 30 2025
_Seeking suitably qualified candidates with significant practical experience (5+ Years) implementing MEL systems for international development programs. _
Program Overview:
FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.
The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.
The Platform has three functional Outcomes:
The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies.
The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management.
Position Summary:
The Finance Assistant is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the Platform Management Unit and the Platform’s sector programs. They will work closely with the Finance Manager, and other Finance team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Cash advance management, acquittal verification and updating of Cash Advance Register
Assist in preparation of Value Added Tax (VAT) claims
Assist in preparation and processing of payments (cheques, ANZ transactive banking and international payments), including checking and verifying that supporting documentation, i.e. invoices, pro forma invoices, purchase orders and correspondence is correct.
Assist in vendor creation, raising of purchase orders and billing of invoices on Netsuite
Assist in organising and tidying up finance folder on shared drive.
Other additional duties as may be reasonably required by the Finance Manager and Finance Officers.
Key Deliverables:
Ensure financial activities and reports are delivered on time and to a high-quality standard in line with DFAT and Abt guidelines and requirements.
Ensure reporting of all risk and any suspected fraud.
Be responsive and provide an effective service to internal stakeholders.
Key Working Relationships:
Reporting to:
- Finance Manager
Other:
Finance Hub Team
Work closely with the Platform’s Share Services Hub (including the Operations Hub team and Procurement Hub Team.
Other Platform teams as necessary.
Selection Criteria:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce is essential including specific accounting subjects.
Significant demonstrated one to two years’ experience in broad range of finance duties and general office administration.
Experience in project-based accounting / finance.
Highly developed Excel skills.
Strong computing skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications
General knowledge of accounting procedures.
Understanding of Government of Fiji (GoF) financial regulations is desirable
Self-motivated, well organised, skilled at multitasking.
Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity to take initiative.
Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team.
Cultural sensitivity and experience working within teams of persons from different cultures.
Ability to maintain high standards and pay attention to detail.
Ability to provide support to others.
Ability to allocate and review priorities and to meet deadlines
Willingness and enthusiasm to act as a champion for key cross cuttings issues for the Platform.
How to apply:
Applications close on 30 March 2025
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role and up-to-date comprehensive CV.
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