Finance and Administration Assistant

Job Vacancy | Thursday, February 27, 2025

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  • Reference Number 250145 Position Level TL1 Department Pacific Department Division Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji Location Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji Date Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 Closing Date Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

    Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

    The position of Finance and Administration Assistant is assigned to Pacific Subregional Office in Fiji (SPSO) with the Pacific Department (PARD). PARD is responsible for maintaining client relations, delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Pacific region, and coordinating with development partners. SPSO was established in 2004 and is responsible for country programming, portfolio management, processing and implementation of projects in various sectors of projects for Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu.

    You will be based at our Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji. You will report to the designated international staff and senior officer.

    Your Role

    As a Finance and Administration Assistant, you will assist with the office administration and logistics function of the Subregional Office and will also support assigned financial and administrative tasks.

    You will:

  • Help with (i) monitoring quality and economic use of office supplies, and maintain stock of supplies; (ii) procurement of goods and services following ADB's procurement requirements and procedures; (iii) maintenance of communication facilities; (iv) administration and renewal of service contracts with suppliers/service providers;
Maintain control of SPSO assets by carrying out of physical inventory of all properties, update inventory records and staff accountability reports; assist with disposal of unserviceable assets and scrap materials, prepares disposal reports; Lead the arraignments of visas and permits for staff assigned to SPSO; Work in close coordination with the Security Specialist and the Senior Finance Officer in ensuring the safety and security of RM staff and HQ missions to the host country. Assist office management in tasks related to security incidents, natural and man-made disasters. Help with: (i) monitoring budget requirements ; (ii) preparing supporting documentation from internal and external claims; relevant payment and other accounting documentation; (iii) maintaining appropriate administrative and financial controls related to the assigned tasks and helps prepare monthly financial statements; Maintain e-filing systems/hard copies on finance matters and petty cash fund under Senior Finance and Administrative Officer's (SFAO) guidance; Review, verify and validate the accuracy of supporting documentation from claims and payments within the defined ADB procedures and guidelines; process transactions through preparation of vouchers; Perform other tasks that may be assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting and related fields. At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a private or public organization. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to make simple casual links, pro-and-con lists and analyses to reach a decision; and set priorities for tasks in order of importance. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams from different cultural backgrounds. Proficiency in using common officer computer applications like word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software. Familiarity with Oracle systems will be considered as plus. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL1.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (\"Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Fiji.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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