Port Vila, Efate

ASSISTANT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

SPBD Microfinance (Vanuatu) Ltd • Full-time

Job Purpose:
To support the Finance & Administration Manager in managing SPBD’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, effective cash management, compliance, and efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review financial, management, and regulatory reports.
  • Conduct regular bank, cash, undeposited account, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end financial closing processes.
  • Monitor Portfolio at Risk (PAR) and assist with financial and audit requirements.
  • Oversee cash management, banking, branch replenishments, petty cash, and disbursement controls.
  • Review financial documents, vouchers, loan agreements, and supporting documentation before approval or disbursement.
  • Support budgeting, procurement, property management, and general administration.
  • Supervise Finance and Administration staff and ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned duties.
  • Ensure proper maintenance, security, confidentiality, and backup of financial records and systems.
  • Promote compliance with SPBD policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and fraud prevention measures.
  • Provide coaching and support to finance and administration staff and assist management with operational and financial matters.

Key Requirements:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience and previous supervisory experience. Strong accounting, reconciliation, analytical, leadership, Excel, cash management, and internal control skills are required. Experience in microfinance, banking, or financial services is an advantage.

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email
In person

Contact Person:

Mariah Nasak/Asela Pooi

Contact Phone:

(678) 5550070/ (678) 22750

Email to send applications to:

famspbd.backup@gmail.com

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

SPBD Microfinance
Propitas House
P O Box 226
Opposite Chief’s Nakamal (Nambatu Area)
Port Vila

Requirements

  • Prepare and review financial, management, and regulatory reports.
  • Conduct regular bank, cash, undeposited account, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end financial closing processes.
  • Monitor Portfolio at Risk (PAR) and assist with financial and audit requirements.
  • Oversee cash management, banking, branch replenishments, petty cash, and disbursement controls.
  • Review financial documents, vouchers, loan agreements, and supporting documentation before approval or disbursement.
  • Support budgeting, procurement, property management, and general administration.
  • Supervise Finance and Administration staff and ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned duties.
  • Ensure proper maintenance, security, confidentiality, and backup of financial records and systems.
  • Promote compliance with SPBD policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and fraud prevention measures.
  • Provide coaching and support to finance and administration staff and assist management with operational and financial matters.

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