Finance Coordinator Vanuatu (Re-Advertised)

DT Global; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global development company is seeking a Finance Coordinator in Gqeberha, South Africa to oversee financial operations in line with policies and manage the finance team. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in finance and experience in finance systems management. The role involves preparing reconciliations and cashflow forecasts, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. This is a full-time position with a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work under pressure and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated experience with computerized finance systems.
• Understanding of gender equality and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Prepare reconciliations and cashflow forecasts.
• Administer petty cash account and manage financial transactions.

Skills

Finance systems management

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance or accounting

Job description

Job Brief

Full time opportunity in Port Villa, Vanuatu. Locally based role.

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. For more information, please see www.dt-global.com.

The Role

As the Finance Coordinator, you will:

• Be responsible for administering and implementing the financial operations of the Pacific Australia Skills Vanuatu office ensuring that financial activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills policies and work instructions.
• Support the Country Operations Manager and Manager Finance Pacific in completing all finance activities.

This position reports to the Operations Manager – Vanuatu.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of internal control mechanisms to mitigate financial risks.
• Oversee country Accounts Reconciliation & Payables Officer and review of all payments processing related to suppliers and maintenance of payment records and validation of sales to the student management system.
• Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecast for country office, in accordance with Regional Head Office (RHO) Finance team guidelines.
• Prepare reconciliations as required within the Pacific Australia Skills finance framework such as weekly bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit monthly vendor statement reconciliations.
• Support Manager Operations and Manager Finance Pacific with investigating and reporting on significant budget variances.
• Administer the petty cash account and ensuring prompt reimbursements of expenses and weekly reconciliations of account.
• Administer banking of any cash receipts within two days of receipt.
• Process and monitor financial transactions within the Pacific Australia Skills finance system for the office including purchase orders/invoices, sales invoices, student stipends, fixed asset purchases, payments and approval workflow.
• Work with the Regional Office Finance team to manage finance documentation, scan and record financial correspondence, and manage the finance mailbox.

Essential Experience And Knowledge

• A tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in finance or accounting field.
• Demonstrated experience in operating within a finance environment using computerised finance systems.
• Proven ability to work independently, often under pressure, and exercise sound judgement in the development and implementation of financial management functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing priorities, organizing workloads, achieving objectives and meeting tight deadlines within medium to large business such as an education provider.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small and dedicated team, as well as across multiple sites.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• 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.

How To Apply

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Please submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Sunday 16 November 2025.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and managed by DT Global.