Finance & Grants Officer, Fiji

This position is open only to Fiji nationals.

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pacific Islands office in Suva as a finance and grants officer. The finance and grants officer will work closely with the senior manager for Operations, Finance, Grants, and Administration and will support the finance, accounting, and grants management functions at our Pacific Islands office. The finance and grants officer will ensure consistency with Foundation and donor guidelines and policies, financial, grants management, and procurement systems, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will report directly to the senior manager and will work closely with The Asia Foundation Programs team and Finance and Operations staff on compliance and reporting.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.  
• Minimum of five years experience in financial and accounting management and audit. 
• Experience working with international development donors or organizations.
• Experience in administrative and financial management, budget monitoring, cash management, and internal control procedures.
• Experience in sub-grant management is preferred but not required.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team while being able to work independently.  
• Capacity to provide colleagues with supportive advice and strengthening through mentoring and modeling. 
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and regionally as required.   
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other web-based management systems. 

How to Apply

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Please submit:

• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and responsibilities of the job
• CV with three contactable referees

Applications must be submitted in English and sent to: [email protected] on or before October 20, 2024. Please make sure to use the following subject line in your email: Finance and Grants Officer

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Women and those with diverse identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open to Fiji nationals only. As part of the recruitment process, the selected candidate will be requested to obtain a criminal record check.