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Post Description:  Finance Officer (FO)

Background

The Corporate Services Division is responsible for the provision of support services to the Organisation through the areas of Human Resources & Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Information Resources and Media & Publications.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Prepare and process SPREP’s payrolls (Monthly and Fortnightly Salaries) – includes making payments and reconciliations.

• Process all payments and financial requirements for official travels;

• Attend to other daily financial and accounting responsibilities including the following:
  • Daily cash reconciliations;
  • Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable accounts
  • Processing Purchase Orders
  • Accountable advances reconciliations
  • Verification of payments and maintenance of all relevant financial records.

• Ensure all relevant data is entered into the ACCPAC accounting system – account codes must be verified in accordance with established financial guidelines.

• Assist in the following areas:
  • Preparation of financial reports
  • Reconciliations of banks and general ledger accounts
  • Responding to general financial queries from staff

• Other duties assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Accounting or relevant discipline from a recognised institution (a University degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage)
• At least 2 years work experience in accounting and financial management;
• Good communication and inter-personal skills with a high command of spoken and written English;
• Demonstrated ability to meet work plan deadlines with limited supervision.

Highly Desirable

• Hands-on experience in computerised accounting systems and Excel worksheets;
• Experience in an inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment..

Basic salary ranges from SAT$22,080 p.a. to SAT$33,120 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience. Other attractive staff entitlements such as medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate. Full details of the post’s responsibilities, requirements and remuneration package can be obtained by contacting the Senior Administration Officer on telephone: 21929 Ext. 236, Fax: 20231, or direct Email: simeamativav @sprep.org

Applications

Applications should include:

• A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details, qualifications and experience relevant for the position; previous and current appointments with salaries and names and contact addresses/numbers/E-mail of three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials.
• Available references from at least three recent employers and/or supervisors
• A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met.
• Copies of academic qualifications.

The Director

SPREP                                                    Telephone: (685) 21 929

P O Box 240                                             Fax: (685) 20 231

Apia                                                         Email: SPREP@sprep.org

Samoa

Closing Date: 26 September 2008. Late applications will not be considered.