This is a call for expression of interest (EOI) in the role Finance Manager for Australia’s Strongim Bisnis’

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*This is a national position and requires that candidates possess the right to work in the Solomon Islands.

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Position Description  

Position

Finance Manager - NATIONAL CONTRACT

Program

Strongim Bisnis

Location

Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel

Duration

Full-time, fixed term

Line manager and Directly report to

Team Leader, Strongim Bisnis

Works with

Finance, Operations, Program, MRM and Communications team members  

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Application deadline: 17th February 2025

Applications should be submitted via this Recruitee link: https://bit.ly/3Q49ERT

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Background to Australia's Strongim Bisnis

‍Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership’s Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government. Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and people with disability have increased economic opportunities.

The program takes a market systems development (MSD) approach to unlocking opportunities for growth in selected sectors (cocoa, coconut, tourism, timber, horticulture, and waste management). MSD requires Strongim Bisnis to carefully select partnerships, and design interconnected activities that deliver tangible and measurable results. For each activity it must be possible to track progress from improving the performance of Solomon Islands enterprises, to achieving resilient systemic change in markets, and ultimately increasing income and employment. In this way, Strongim Bisnis avoids ad hoc activities and seeks deep engagement with market actors.

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Position summary and justification for the role

The Finance Manager (FM) is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing financial functions of the Strongim Bisnis program, ensuring that DFAT funding is efficiently and accountably managed in accordance with ASI and DFAT policies and processes. The FM will manage cashflow, payroll, accounts payable, petty cash and the FM will line manage a team of Finance Officers (FO) and report to the Team Leader with a matrix reporting line to the ASI Program Manager.

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For more information on the role please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR) attached as a supporting document below

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How to Apply

Please submit your application by 17th February 2025 via this Recruitee link: https://bit.ly/3Q49ERT

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Applications should include:

• A one-page cover letter addressing the required qualifications, experience, and attributes
• CV of no more than four pages
• Contact details of three professional referees

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If you have any questions about the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to the Strongim Bisnis team via operations@strongimbisnis.com.sb or call the Strongim Bisnis Office on +677 25664. Please use the following title when emailing: Finance Manager, Adam Smith International.

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‍This position will be recruited through Adam Smith International (ASI). ASI is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.