Manager Accounts Receivable and Student Services
- USP
- Suva, Fiji
- Dec 01, 2025
Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific is seeking an enthusiastic Manager Accounts Receivable to join our Finance Section under the guidance of the Deputy Director Finance. The position is a key leadership role within the Finance Department, responsible for the collection and management of all the University revenues, including tuition fees, grants, commercial income and other receivables.
The Manager Accounts Receivable and Student Services leads accounts receivable and student financial services across all campuses, ensuring accurate revenue collection, student services and debt management. Supporting compliance, audit readiness and customer service, the role upholds financial integrity and operational efficiency critical for sustaining University operations and enhancing student experience across all campuses.
Specific Duties
Specific duties may include:
- Student Finance
- Student Services Engagement
- Cashiering Functions
- Trade and Commercial Debtors
- Administration and reporting functions
- Staff Supervision and performance management across three sub-sections. Trade Debtors, Finance and Cashier
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; work in a flexible team environment;
- Pro-active and strong interpersonal and analytical skills;
- Self-motivated and well organized;
- Good level of IT literacy, familiarity with databases, MS Word and MS Excel, and other accounting software (computerized General Ledger environment);
- Proven ability to work with others in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams, collaboratively and ethically, across multiple organizational units;
- Proven experience in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships;
- Must possess established conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking skills including the ability to identify emerging issues, expertise to resolve complex issues and manage innovative solutions to complex problems;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment and discretion;
- Concern for thoroughness, accuracy, and integrity;
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with proven experience in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, managing multiple activities while working under minimum supervision;
- Good organizational and time management skills;
- Excellent orientation for teamwork
Enquiries and further information: Mr. Avishay Raj, Deputy Director Finance, Finance Section, ph: (679) 32 31885; email: avishay.raj@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of three (3) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range
. FJ$53,255 to FJ$65,040 per annum.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 14 December 2025
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
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The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development