+ **Location: Port Moresby** + **Contract duration: up to 30 June 2027** + **Reserved for Papua New Guinean citizens** **About the Abt PNG Management Services** The Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE) Program is a 5-year, Government of Australia (GoA) investment to support the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) improve the delivery of access to and quality of education for the children of PNG. The program will start with a focus on early grade education working at the national and sub-national level in four target provinces. Through facilitating, testing and monitoring innovative ways to address priority challenges related to access and retention, and the upgrading of skills of elementary teachers, the Program will seek to influence policy and systems-based change to improve learning outcomes for girls, boys and children with a disability in the early grades. The expected end-of-investment outcomes (EOIO) for the PIE investment are: + Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in selected provinces using replicable and sustainable approaches + Targeted Outcome 2: Targeted provinces are using sustainable and replicable approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades + Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education **Position Overview:** The Senior Finance Officer will be part of the Abt Shared Services Finance Team, working closely with the PIE program and procurement teams to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. This role involves invoice verification, creditor reconciliations, and ensuring timely and accurate payments, while maintaining compliance with Abt Global Finance Policies. Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills are essential for success in this role. **Key Responsibilities** **Accounts Payable** + Ensure invoices align with Purchase Agreements, including accurate billing and supporting documentation. + Reconcile creditor accounts, ensuring timely payments while maintaining smooth project and corporate operations. + Verify payment requests for accuracy and compliance, highlighting discrepancies and providing recommendations. + Analyse accounts payable aging reports, prioritize critical invoices, and initiate payment processes promptly. + Process per diem payments efficiently **Due Diligence Checks** + Conduct initial reviews of reimbursements, project advance requests, and acquittals. + Perform regular reviews of Open Purchase Orders and Open Bills Reports. + Monitor deposits and returned payments, providing updates to the responsible Accountant. **Team Building** + Coach and support new and junior staff in systems like NetSuite, accounts payable processes, and electronic filing in SharePoint. + Provide clear guidance on accounts payable processes to PIE operations and program teams. + Provide coverage for other Senior Finance Officers during their leave. + Keep the PIE team informed on payment progress for critical invoices, offering updates as necessary. **Maintain filing system** + Maintain and update electronic filing systems in SharePoint and NetSuite daily, ensuring all required supporting documents are properly filed. + Record proforma invoices, follow up on tax invoices, and upload them to NetSuite. **General** + Set performance goals and discuss with line manager as and when required + Complete all mandatory online trainings on time + Deliver accurate and timely work in support of the finance team, taking ownership of outputs. + Other duties as requested by the Accountant or Finance Manager **Specific Deliverables** + Ensure deliverables are delivered and accepted before any milestone invoice linked to Purchase Agreements are paid + Ensure urgent payments, including Per Diems, are paid timely + The PIE Team and suppliers are well informed and updated about Abt Global Finance Policies and Processes + Ensure all payment comply to Abt Global Finance Policies & Procedures + Ensure accurate recording and filing of transactions + Contribute to team building and add value to the various teams this role is a part of **Key working relationships** + PIE Accountant + PIE Senior Management Team & Corporate Service Team + Abt Global Shared Services Team including Procurement Team & Travel Team + Finance Team across Abt Global including Finance Managers **About You** For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided; + Certificate IV, Advanced Diploma, or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. + Over three years of relevant experience and/or training in finance and administration within complex environments. + Proven excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. + Strong attention to detail and a commitment to taking action. + Demonstrated self-awareness and dedication to personal development. + Effective communication skills. **How to Apply** + Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document. + Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. + The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. We welcome and thank all applications; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. **Closing Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025, 12 PM (Midday, local time)** Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery, and Fraud Protection. We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities. **\#LI-AUSBRIT**