Finance Manager

Location: Suva, Fiji. Some travel across the Pacific and Timor-Leste may be required

Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The Finance Manager works within the Program’s Operations Unit and is responsible for the budget and finance management of the Program. The Finance Manager works closely with a range of stakeholders, including DFAT’s Investment Managers, staff on activity budget management, and DT Global’s corporate Project Accountant to ensure monthly financial tasks, forecasting and reporting are accurate and complete, and to ensure the Life-Time Budget is accurate.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Program’s Financial Management Systems and all financial management tasks, including budget development; financial planning and forecasting; and cash-flow management.
• Lead the oversight of effective and efficient budget planning/forecasting, monitoring of expenditure against forecasts, payment and payroll processing, accounting, cashflow forecasting and management, petty cash management, acquittals and bank reconciliations, including coordination DT Global.
• Develop financial management systems and manuals (within the Program’s Operations Manual), and train personnel in their use.
• Manage program expenditure of activities according to DT Global’s requirements, including overseeing the Finance Officer to records all approvals and required documentation, enter data in MYOB/BST and undertake monthly reconciliation of PASP’s bank accounts.
• Provide day-to-day management of accounts payable and approvals to ensure that accounts are allocated correctly.
• Ensure Program finances are managed in complete compliance with all relevant procedures, including audit requirements and full financial reporting.
• Deliver timely, relevant and high-quality monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for DFAT and DT Global.
• Oversight of the subcontracted deliverable approval process and invoicing requirements to ensure timely payments to subcontractors.
• Oversee financial risk and fraud mitigation processes, implement fraud compliance mechanisms and contribute to identification, reporting, and investigation of incidents as needed and provide training to PASP personnel. Escalate risk to the Operations Lead as appropriate.
• Work with DT Global’s Project Accountant to ensure monthly financial tasks and reporting are accurate and complete, and to ensure the Life-Time Budget is accurate.
• Provide inputs into the Program’s operational and progress reporting documents, to a high professional standard.
• Contribute to annual work planning processes and other mandatory reporting, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of the Program as a high performing support program.
• As a member of the Program team, contribute to: program strategy development and work planning; integration of GEDSI, First Nation perspectives, environmental considerations and other cross-cutting issues; fostering of a collaborative team; and measurement of results and production of reports.
• Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the Program.

About You

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and current CPA (or equivalent) status & 5 years + relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial management including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements.
• Experience working on a DFAT funded program is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in analysis, interpretation, evaluation and dissemination of complex financial and business information to support business decision making.
• Experience in cost-centre management reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience managing staff and improving financial literacy across the program.
• Experience in implementing process improvements to finance operations.
• Experience in remotely and indirectly managing the finances of overseas operations.
• Formal qualifications in fraud investigations and internal audit.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
• DT strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
• People with lived experience of the regions in which the Program operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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