Finance Assistant - Re-advertisement

Save the Children

Applications closed Monday, 29 May 2023

● Exciting new opportunity to work with humanitarian organizations

● Contract full-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens only

● Salary VUV 1,282,889 - VUV 2,052,623 per annum

● Based in Port Vila

The Organisation

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit. We’re ambitious, creative, and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from abuse & violence. We’ve been working in Vanuatu for more than 25 years supporting the community in areas of health, community education and training, community development, water supply resource development, pre-school education and direct promotion of children’s rights.

The Position

The Finance Assistant will support the Manager finance in the management and financial reporting of funds related to programs within the country office. This includes the responsibility for the timely and accurate posting of all cash payment including salaries, and working with the finance team to ensure that finance duties are discharged in accordance with the Organizations' financial controls.

Essential Selection Criteria

► Proven experience as a Finance Officer or Finance Clerk

► Year 13 leaving certificate or higher

► Knowledge of book-keeping and financial transactions

► Familiar with Financial Regulations (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

► Must have knowledge of MS Office especially MS Excel and databases.

Desirable Selection Criteria

► Previous experience working with a humanitarian organisation desirable but not essential

► Well develop verbal and written communication skills in both Bislama and English

► Ability to plan and organise self and others to ensure the timely completion of tasks while working in a fast paced environment and to strict deadlines.

Job Description

Apply Online

Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.

Do NOT email your application.

Vanuatu citizens are strongly encouraged to apply

This position is being re-advertised therefore, candidates who have previously applied need not apply.

Applications closed Monday, 29 May 2023

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