13 March, 2014

4727 Accountant and Financial Officer

Office of the Chief Trade Adviser

Industry:

Other

Location:

Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

04-Apr-14

Job Description:

The Accounting and Financial Officer will report directly to the Chief Trade Adviser, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the OCTA.

The position will involve the following key tasks:

• Ensuring that all accounting transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with the rules for PITAP funding, which are largely the rules of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat;

• Analysing and following up on financial and systems audits;

• Submitting all required financial reports in a timely and accurate manner;

• Assistance with carrying out all aspects of procurement processes (drafting Terms of References, launching tenders etc.);

• Managing the financial side of service contracts;

• Actively participating in relevant project and planning meetings;

• All other tasks assigned by the CTA.



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Criteria:

• Citizen of a member country of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat preferably resident in Vanuatu;

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Business management, Finance, Economics);

• At least five years experience in donor-funded project accounting;

• In-depth knowledge and up-to-date experience in managing accounts and financial activities;

• Ability to analyse problems and complex matters relating to accounting and fiscal administration;

• Excellent written English skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;

• Experience in computerized financial systems operations;

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

• Commitment to working as part of a team.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English

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How To Apply:

Email, Post or In person your applications to the addresses providede below.

Contact Name:

Loreen Ala-Ngwele

Phone:

+678 25003

Email:

info@octapic.org

Address:

Second Floor, Air Vanuatu House, PO Box 561, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Website:

www.octapic.org
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Source:

06-Mar-14 Direct from Employer
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