Abt Global - Finance Manager (PIE)

Job Description

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Finance Manager role on the PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to all applicants.

About the Organization

About the Program 

Abt Global implements six (6) Australian Government Programs in PNG. These programs are;

• Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)
• Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
• PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)
• PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE)
• PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)
• PNG Australia Institutional Partnerships Program (PIPP) 

About the Opportunity

The Finance Manager will oversee and provide high level financial, travel and payroll support required to deliver the PNG Partnerships for Improving Education Program.  The Finance Manager, reporting to the Abt PNG Shared Services Chief Operating Officer & PIE Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-today management of the Finance, Travel & Payroll Team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of financial, travel and payroll management requirements. They will also ensure programs deliver services with a strong focus on value for money, stringent financial controls and quality customer service. The Finance Manager will work in consultation with their Australia-based finance and travel counterparts and will accurately update the corporate expenditure forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis for the remainder of the contract.

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.

• A tertiary-level accounting qualification with CPA or CA accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience (10+ years desirable) in leading, managing finance operations for large, complex programs within an international development would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience managing extensive budgets, contributing to the financial planning and monitoring processes, ideally on a donor funded program.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with innovation, adaptability, flexibility, and resilience to accommodate change in a complex, uncertain, high-energy environment – such as PNG or a comparable experience.

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