Job Description
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Exciting opportunity assisting Pacific Island countries in their efforts to secure market access for fisheries products
- 3 year, full-time contract position with Pacific Island Forum Fisheries (regional organisation) based in Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Competitive salary of USD$54,332.00 – USD$76,704.00 p,a including location and COLDA allowances, TAX-FREE for citizens of most countries (subject to exchange rates)
- A host of additional benefits such as insurance, medical, education and housing allowances
About the Organisation
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation working to strengthen national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific island countries can manage, control, and develop their valuable tuna fisheries now and into the future.
Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, FFA’s 17 member nations are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Since 1979, FFA has facilitated regional cooperation so that all Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable use of tuna – which currently contributes around USD $1 billion per annum to Pacific economies through access revenue and contribution to GDP, and is important for many people’s livelihoods in the Pacific.
About the Opportunity
FFA now has a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Corporate Services Division. This is a full-time role based in Honiara, in the Solomon Islands. This appointment is made on a three-year term and may be renewable for a further three years subject to availability of funds, ongoing need for the position and performance.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position exists to-:
- The Management Accountant is responsible for leading the Financial Management section of the Finance Unit, providing strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support effective decision-making, performance monitoring, and resource management across the Secretariat.
- The role leads the development, implementation, oversight, and reporting of the Secretariat’s Annual Work Programme and Budget (AWPB), ensuring that budgets, forecasts, and management reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with organisational objectives, funding agreements, and policies.
- The Management Accountant also oversees the Reporting Section of the Finance Unit, with responsibilities for internal financial reporting, cash flow and investment management, and the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. In addition, the position manages end-user capabilities within the Secretariat’s financial management system, ensuring that staff have the appropriate tools, training, and access to perform effectively.
- Through these responsibilities, the Management Accountant delivers relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to Divisions, supporting their financial planning, decision-making, and effective resource management.
The Key Result Areas will include (but not be limited to):
The job encompasses the following major functions or Key Result Areas:
- Budget Formulation, Forecasting and Monitoring
- Cash Flow and Investment Management
- Financial Internal Reporting and Analysis
- Review of Financial Policies, Procedures and Capacity Building
- Financial Systems Management and End-User Support
About You
To be considered for this position you will have tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Financial Management or related field and with a Membership of a recognised professional accounting body.
You will need to have at least five years’ experience in management accounting in a senior level preferably in a regional or international organisation and have proven knowledge and experience in financial systems, budget preparations, monitoring of cash flow and investment. An experience in managing financial accounting systems and strong record of meeting deadlines for financial analysis reporting and be able to communicate fluently in English to report on financial matters and deliver clear recommendations and advice to senior management is highly regarded.
Your experience in working for a CROP or regional or international organisation with a background on similar enterprise-level financial management information systems like Technology One is preferable. Alongside, with your undertaking in donor funding and reporting arrangements, knowledge in investment and treasury practice. You will bring your exceptional leadership skills in people management, processes and change. You will hold yourself accountable to deliver your best results with your initiative reflecting the technical advice you will give.
This position requires someone who can manage multiple activities at any given time and the ability to prioritise and delegate workloads as necessary in order to deliver work within tight deadlines. suite.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding new career challenge, working with developing countries. There is no better opportunity than this exciting and varied role with a world leading organisation at the forefront of international fisheries management.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is offering the successful candidate a competitive salary of USD$54,332.00 – USD$76,704.00 p,a including Location and COLDA allowances, TAX-FREE for citizens of most countries.
An appointment offer is normally made at 85% of the salary grade for the position. Where justified the Director-General has the discretion to appoint at a higher level within the salary grades and ranges.
You will also have superannuation paid at 7.5% into either a nominated fund or as an additional cash supplement. FFA reimburses all reasonable medical, dental, and optical expenses for yourself and dependents. Insurance coverage is also provided for personal accident, life, medical & repatriation.
Education for dependent children will be reimbursed at 75% of tuition fees (Conditions apply). If your dependent child is educated overseas, paid school travel may be available for you or your child to visit each contract year.
Accommodation assistance is also available.
Additionally, relocation expenses will be paid, with an establishment grant paid on arrival in Honiara. Annual airfares back to your country of domicile will be provided. There is also a retention incentive of 21% of your base salary which will be paid on the completion of your 3 year contract.
On top of all this, you will have access to 6 weeks of annual leave each year.
To be considered for the role interested candidates must submit the following documents-:
- Cover Letter
- Completed Application Form and
- Curriculum Vitae
All applications must be sent via email to recruitment@ffa.int
Applications close 10.30pm Solomon Islands Time, Friday 5th December 2025
Downloadable Resources and Additional Information; Application Form, Remuneration Package, Terms of Reference
Previous applicants will need to re-apply to be considered for the position.