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 Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
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The Role
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for administering and implementing the financial operations of the Pacific Australia Skills in-country office ensuring that financial activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills policies and work instructions. The position supports the Country Operations Manager and Regional Finance Manager in completing all finance activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Oversee the implementation of internal control mechanisms to mitigate financial risks.
· Oversee country accounts reconciliation and payables as well as review of all payments processing related to suppliers and maintenance of payment records and validation of sales to the student management system.
· Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecast for country office, in accordance with Regional Office Finance team guidelines.
· Prepare reconciliations as required within the Pacific Australia Skills finance framework such as weekly bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations.
· Prepare and submit monthly vendor statement reconciliations.
· Support Country Operations Manager and Regional Manager Finance with investigating and reporting on significant budget variances.
· Administer the petty cash account and ensuring prompt reimbursements of expenses and weekly reconciliations of account.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
· A tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in finance or accounting field.
· Demonstrated experience in operating within a finance environment using computerised finance systems.
· Proven ability to work independently, often under pressure, and exercise sound judgement in the development and implementation of financial management functions.
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing priorities, organising workloads, achieving objectives and meeting tight deadlines within medium to large business such as an education provider.
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small and dedicated team, as well as across multiple sites.
· Intermediate or advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
· 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.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:59pm Fiji Time, Wednesday 03 September 2025.
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a ‘rolling basis’. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.
