Finance Officer - National Contract

This position is open to Solomon Islands nationals or third-country residents with a valid work permit to work in the Solomon Islands. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Program: Strongim Bisnis

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel

Duration: Full-time, fixed term

Line manager and Directly report to: Finance Manager

Works with: Operations, Program, MRM, and Communications teams.

Background

This is a national position and requires that candidates possess the right to work in the Solomon Islands. Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government. Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and people with disability have increased economic opportunities.

In its third phase of implementation, Strongim Bisnis works with over 40 private sector businesses, civil society organisations and government departments across the country. The program is delivered by a team of 30 personnel, led by a diverse senior management team.

Position summary and justification for the role

The Finance Officer (FO) reports to the Finance Manager and supports the financial management of the Strongim Bisnis program with responsibilities ranging from processing accounts payable, petty cash, advances and acquittals, and tax payments.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will be split between the Senior Finance and Operations Manager and the Finance Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with SB, 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 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 Team Leader, Finance Manager and/or ASI Program Manager.