National Finance and Administrative Specialist

About the role

The National Finance and Administrative Specialist will be based in the FAO Fiji Office, providing administrative and operational support to assigned projects and programme activities across the Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for administrative and financial support of project activities, ensuring timely processing of actions.
• Support preparation and updating of work plans, budgets, delivery forecasts and operational schedules, monitoring implementation against allocations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process payments, advances, and prepare periodic financial reports for donors.
• Coordinate travel administration, manage office inventories, and maintain project assets and documentation.
• Assist with financial closure, audit preparation and ensure compliance with FAO procedures.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• At least three years of experience in finance, accounting, administration or project operations support.
• Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, financial reporting and record keeping.
• Working knowledge of English; knowledge of a local Fijian language is an advantage.
• National of Fiji.

Required skills

• Budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Financial record management and documentation.
• Travel and event administration.
• Asset and inventory management.
• Use of FAO corporate systems and project monitoring tools.