Financial Accountant at
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
.
Location:
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Pay range
$54,******/yr - $76,******/yr (tax-free salary, inclusive of location & COLDA allowances).
About the opportunity
The role is a 3-year full-time contract (renewable for another 3 years) reporting to the Finance Manager. It involves overseeing all financial accounting functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and donor requirements, and maintaining internal controls.
Responsibilities
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Secretariat's financial records.
Oversee financial accounting processes, statutory compliance, and internal controls to safeguard assets and meet donor, funding, and accounting standards.
Lead day-to-day financial operations, including financial transactions and operational accounting activities.
Prepare, present and clear annual audited accounts within required timeframes.
Provide accurate, relevant financial information to support management decision-making, audits and financial reporting.
Implement and maintain compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Apply an understanding of the FFA Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Sustainable Pacific Fisheries to guide financial planning and activities.
Contribute to the development of annual tasks aligned with the Business Plan.
Support the formulation of the Annual Work Programme and Budget (AWPB) and revised budgets.
Maintain detailed working knowledge of internal policy documents such as the Financial Regulations, Corporate Governance Policy, and Financial Procedures Manual.
Key Result Areas
External financial reporting and compliance.
Leadership and oversight of financial operations.
Budget monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Financial policy support and records management.
Staff supervision, performance, and development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Full professional membership with a recognised accounting body (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA).
Minimum of 5 years senior-level financial accounting experience (preferably within a regional or international organisation).
Preferred skills and background
Advanced financial analytical skills and technical accounting expertise.
Experience leading compliance and reporting initiatives.
Experience with financial management systems in similar organisations.
Strong knowledge of IPSAS and donor reporting requirements.
Proven ability to supervise staff and lead accounting functions in a cross-cultural setting.
Benefits
Competitive tax-free salary of USD $54,332 – $76,704 p.a., inclusive of location and COLDA allowances.
Superannuation at 7.5%, paid into your nominated fund or as a cash supplement.
Full reimbursement of medical, dental and optical expenses for you and dependents.
Comprehensive insurance including life, personal accident, medical and repatriation cover.
Education allowance covering 75% of tuition fees for dependent children (conditions apply).
Paid school travel for dependents educated overseas.
Accommodation assistance in Honiara.
Relocation expenses and an establishment grant on arrival.
Annual return airfares to your home country.
Retention bonus of 21% of base salary, paid at the end of the 3-year contract.
Six weeks annual leave per year.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted via the FFA recruitment email at
. The application deadline is
19/01/2024
(adjusted to the current year; precise date not provided in source).
Seniority level
Not applicable.
Employment type
Full-time.
Job function
Accounting / Auditing.
Industries
Fisheries.
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