Finance Manager

Program Background

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 the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.  

About DT Global Asia Pacific

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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The Role

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Program’s financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial administration and reporting. The role supports effective budget management, financial reporting, payments, reconciliations, and contract administration while assisting the Finance Lead in delivering strong financial governance and controls.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Operations Management

·      Manage day-to-day financial management activities, including payments, payroll processing, accounts payable, petty cash administration, acquittals, and bank reconciliations.

·      Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts and identify variances for review.

·      Ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised, coded, recorded, and supported by required documentation.

·      Coordinate cashflow monitoring and forecasting activities.

Financial Systems and Administration

·      Administer financial systems, including MYOB/BST, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial data.

·      Maintain financial records and documentation in line with DFAT, Program and DT Global requirements.

·      Implement and maintain financial procedures and manuals developed by the Finance Lead.

Reporting and Budget Support

·      Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports and reconciliations for review by the Finance Lead.

·      Support Program and Country level budget development, forecasting, and reforecasting exercises.

·      Contribute financial inputs to operational reports, progress reports, work planning, and mandatory reporting requirements.

Contract and Payment Administration

·      Manage subcontractor deliverable verification and invoicing processes.

·      Coordinate payment processing to subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.

·      Ensure timely processing of invoices and compliance with contractual payment requirements.

Compliance and Internal Controls

·      Apply and monitor financial controls and compliance requirements at RHO and Country Level.

·      Support audit activities and provide documentation as requested.

·      Assist with implementation of fraud prevention measures and financial risk controls.

Team Leadership and Coordination

·      Supervise and mentor finance staff at RHO and Country Level.

·      Coordinate routine financial activities and deadlines across the Program.

·      Maintain effective working relationships with project teams, DT Global, and external stakeholders.

Program Contribution

·      Contribute to annual work planning, operational reporting, and program performance activities.

·      Support integration of Inclusion, First Nations perspectives, Climate Change, and other cross-cutting priorities within the program.

·      Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·    Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting and current CPA status

·    Demonstrated experience managing DFAT-funded financial operations or International Development Programs and reporting functions.

·    Strong understanding of accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial controls.

·    Experience using financial management systems such as MYOB and/or similar ERP systems.

·    Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

·    Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

·    Experience supervising finance and administrative staff

·    Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

·  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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HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:59pm Fiji time,Wednesday 04 November 2026.
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.