Finance Officer EU-FCCB Project

Pacific People (AVI)·Other

Finance & Accounting·Full time

1 day ago

About the company

Oxfam is a global aid and development organisation that mobilises the power of people against poverty. Across the Pacific, Oxfam works alongside local partners and communities to address gender, economic and climate injustice, including in situations of crisis. Oxfam France, in partnership with Oxfam in the Pacific, delivers the Forest Connect project, which supports the European Union's FCCB programme.

About the role

The Finance Officer supports the day-to-day financial management of the Forest Connect project, which strengthens the capacity of communities, civil society organisations and private-sector actors in Papua New Guinea to participate in conservation-compatible economic activities and climate-resilient land management. This role is responsible for accurate financial processing, record management, compliance and reporting, and provides operational support to the Finance Coordinator and wider project team. It reports to the Finance Coordinator and plays a key role in maintaining reliable financial records, strong internal controls, donor compliance and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle. A total of four Finance Officer positions are being recruited under the project, with three based in Papua New Guinea and one based in Fiji.

Key responsibilities

• Process financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining complete records and supporting documentation
• Process payments, supplier invoices, advances, acquittals and reimbursements, and monitor outstanding advances
• Support budget tracking and expenditure monitoring, helping identify budget variances and financial issues
• Support financial processing for grants and partner payments, including reviewing partner financial reports
• Ensure compliance with Oxfam's financial policies, procedures and donor financial requirements
• Support preparation for internal and external audits by compiling and organising financial records
• Provide day-to-day guidance to project staff and partners on financial procedures and respond to finance-related enquiries
• Maintain productive relationships with project partners, grantees, suppliers, auditors and financial institutions

About the successful candidate

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in finance, accounting or financial administration
• Experience using financial systems and managing financial records and transaction processing
• Experience supporting project, programme or organisational budgeting and reporting
• A good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to accountability and responsible financial stewardship
• Desirable: NGO or donor-funded project experience, grant financial management familiarity, and progress towards a CPA, CA or ACCA qualification