Applications are invited for the above position with the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in Apia, Samoa.

The successful applicant will assist the Finance Manager in discharging his/her duties, with an emphasis on handling all issues relevant to SPREP project accounts. The key duties include assisting staff queries regarding project reports/budget information; preparation of donors’ financial reports and monthly financial reports; calculating projects administration fees; providing ’ad hoc’ management and financial information and reports; compiling key output reports by strategic outputs; monitoring financial data and reconciliation of donor/projects. Other duties include assistance with general ledger and financial accounts; maintenance of chart of accounts; training and updating staff on the financial system and reporting; and other duties as required from time to time. (Please see Terms of Reference for details).

Applicants should have a University Degree in Accounting, or equivalent qualification and practical accounting experience of at least five years (at a senior level) in a medium or large organisation; experience in spreadsheets and word-processing packages; a good knowledge of and experience with computerised accounting systems, preferably ACCPAC; a proven ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team without the need for supervision; a proven ability to prepare proposals and reports to meet deadlines, often under difficult circumstances; and the ability to live and work within Pacific island communities.

Applications must be addressed to:

The Director

SPREP Telephone: (685) 21 929

PO Box 240 Facsimile: (685) 20231

Apia, Samoa Email: SPREP@...

Further information, including a full post description, details of remuneration and conditions of appointment, is available from the SPREP website (\\www.sprep.org.ws\) or contact the SPREP Administration Officer direct via Email: malama@...

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