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• Full-time opportunity to June 2025 with the option to extend
• Remote role, with an allowance provided to establish your home office
• Applicants from this position may be used to establish a merit list for similar roles

The Australia-Pacific Partnership Platform (The Partnerships Platform) is looking for motivated and skilled professionals who are keen to make a difference. We seek passionate staff who work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that can help our Pacific Island Country partners meet their governance and stability needs. The Partnership Platform is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Coordinator with a proven track record in recording and monitoring all financial transactions and month-end tasks. The ideal candidate is collaborative, respectful, flexible and resilient with a keen focus on providing accurate and timely support in a faced paced, hands on environment.

The areas of focus of the assignment are:

• Manage and oversee month-end tasks and duties, ensuring all key deadlines are met.
• Post month-end journals and prepare reports within expected timeframes.
• Maintain the program balance sheet and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the General Ledger.
• Support the preparation and submission of weekly cashflows, monthly fund requests, profit & loss statements, MYOB reconciliations and project expense forecasts and monthly forecasts.
• Provide analysis and commentary on monthly results against budgets and forecasts.
• As required, provide support to the DT Global Project Team on internal and external audits and month-end reports and reconciliations.
• Provide management, oversight and training of the Finance Officer.

This is a fully remote, work-from-home position, and flexibility of hours will be considered. Depending on the successful candidate's location, part-time access to office space can be provided as needed. Amendments to the Terms of Reference may be made during the period of engagement as required.

Click on the link or copy and paste it to access the Terms of Reference for this position: https://bit.ly/FinCoordinator

About the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and development outcomes.

We have small ‘hubs’ in Suva, Canberra, and Brisbane where office space can be accessed; however, the Support Unit team is 100% remote and works across Australia and the Pacific.

About You

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, respect, resilience and adaptability, and the ability to successfully build and manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you are an experienced finance or accounting professional with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You have experience in coordinating end-to-end accounting processes and developing project financial systems, preferably in DFAT or other donor-funded programs. You are a team player with a “can do” attitude who enjoys working innovatively to find solutions. You have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail, and the courage to put forward new and innovative ways to work.

You are based in the Pacific region (including Australia and New Zealand), have a reliable Wi-Fi connection, and can work from home, as this role is a fully remote, work-from-home position.

Other Information

The Partnerships Platform is committed to increasing the pool of Pacific, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander expertise. Suitably qualified people of the Pacific, Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities,  LGBTQIA+, women, gender diverse, neurodiverse and people of different abilities.

We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with disabilities. If necessary, please email our recruitment team at recruitment @ auspacpartnerships.com.au to discuss how we can support you.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. Please ensure you review the Terms of Reference before applying (click the link or copy and paste it into your browser): https://bit.ly/FinCoordinator

To submit your application, kindly click on the 'Apply Now' button and ensure you upload your resume as part of the application process. You will also be required to provide a response in 160 words or less, to explain why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.  Please note that we will only accept applications submitted through the online portal

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 11:59 pm AEST

Should this role interest you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants may also be contacted to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island Countries.