Expression of Interest – Finance Officer, Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program

Program Context

The Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program is a DFAT funded program that is part of the Pacific Australia Skills work in Solomon Islands. 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 Timor-Leste and the Pacific. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of prior Australian Government support for skills and training in Timor-Leste. The SIRIS program will focus on support for rural training center's (RTCs) and other training providers to strengthen their institutional capability, improve the quality and relevance of skills delivery, and respond effectively to labor-market needs. Effective delivery of the activity will require coordinated planning across program, operational and technical functions, with resources aligned to agreed activities and results.

About DT Global

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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About the Role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for SIRIS Program Finance Officer position for an upcoming Solomon Islands RTC Institutional Strengthening (SIRIS) Program. The SIRIS program Finance Officer plays a key role in delivering efficient and comprehensive financial support to the Solomon Islands RTCs and training providers. Under the supervision of Country Operations Manager, this position will work with the RTC Activity Lead, and the Finance Coordinator as well as the wider program team and is responsible for a broad range of finance functions. As the SIRIS program Finance Officer, you will:

• Provide day-to-day financial processing and administrative support to the Finance Coordinator and SIRIS program, ensuring financial transactions and records are accurate, complete and compliant with Pacific Australia Skills policies and procedures.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and the Country Operations Manager in the timely and effective delivery of financial support for the sub-program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Coordinator with day-to-day financial administration of the sub-program.
• Process and maintain financial transactions in the Pacific Australia Skills finance system, including invoices, purchase orders, payments, staff advances, acquittals and student stipends.
• Prepare bank, petty cash and other financial reconciliations, and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Process cash receipts and banking and assist with vendor statement reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and supporting documentation, including management of the finance mailbox.
• Assist with monitoring budgets, cashflow, staff advances, acquittals and other outstanding financial matters, and provide information required for financial reporting.
• Assist with local tax, GST/VAT, payroll-related finance requirements and customs/duty exemption processes.
• Support the Finance Coordinator in maintaining effective internal controls and compliance with DT Global, Pacific Australia Skills and DFAT financial requirements.
• Provide timely and professional finance support to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships.
• Undertake other finance-related duties as reasonably assigned by the Operations Manager or Finance Coordinator to support the effective delivery of the program.
• Scan, file and maintain financial correspondence and supporting documentation in the appropriate systems.
• Adhere to DFAT, Pacific Australia Skills and DT Global financial management, procurement, fraud prevention and internal control requirements.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business or a related field, and/or relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience working in a finance environment and using computerized finance systems.
• Good knowledge of financial transaction processing, reconciliations, payment procedures and maintaining financial records.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workloads, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy, including when working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently on routine finance activities and seek guidance when required.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small and dedicated team and across multiple program locations.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience working in an international development, donor-funded or education and training program.
• Experience working with DFAT-funded programs or Australian Government financial requirements.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• 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 Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.

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Please note:

As an Expression of Interest, this position is anticipated as part of a forthcoming program opportunity and remains contingent upon contract award and the availability of funding. At this stage, DT Global is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified candidates to support delivery subject to funding being confirmed and all necessary approvals are obtained.