Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific’s is seeking a highly motivated Accountant to lead the financial management of our Emalus Campus and provide oversight of financial operations across other USP Centres in Solomon Islands. This is a senior role, ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability in all campus financial activities.
Specific Duties
Specific duties may include:
- Manage all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, asset management and reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and financial reports for the Campus Director and central Finance Section.
- Oversee cash handling, banking and expenditure monitoring, ensuring compliance with USP policies and statutory requirements.
- Provide financial oversight and support to USP Centres, supervising Finance Officers and consolidating reports.
- Support student financial services, including fee collection, installment arrangements and debt management.
- Ensure audit readiness and implement recommendations to strengthen financial controls.
- Work closely with Business Manager, HQ Finance Section, Campus Operations Manager and Campus Director to strengthen financial sustainability.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A degree and postgraduate qualifications from a relevant discipline; and
- Four (4) years of relevant experience and management expertise;
- Experience in a Finance Department within an organization of comparable size and complexity to Emalus Campus;
- Demonstrated proficiency in accounting software such as MYOB;
- Strong record I multi-unit coordination, compliance oversight, financial reporting and stakeholder engagement;
Enquiries and further information: Mr Kolinio Boila, Executive Director Finance, Finance Section, ph: (679) 32 32054; email: kolinio.boila@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of three (3) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range
- VUV4,170,641 to VUV5,125,526 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 15 February 2026
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.
Job Functions
Industry
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