Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies operating with over 90 years of history across a variety of industries all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services. The CJP Group controls operations of over 13 different companies using a variety of ownership model from joint ventures to wholly owned subsidiaries. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to several countries and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.
Roles Description:
This is a full-time on-site role based at Pactrade Timor Limited, Dili, Timor Leste. Pactrade Timor Limited is part of the CJ Patel Group of Companies and is a distributor of imported and reputed Fast Moving Consumer Goods. This is a leadership role responsible for the overall branch management, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across multiple functions and regular reporting to Fiji Office.
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Manage administration functions to support business efficiency.
- Handle product costing and margin analysis to support pricing and profitability.
- Lead sales reporting and analysis to support commercial decisions.
- Supervise supply chain and inventory management.
- Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and control.
- Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business targets.
- Lead and develop branch staff, ensuring high performance and accountability
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting and Finance or related field.
- Proven experience in finance and administration leadership, ideally within FMCG or distribution.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse operations.
- Strong understanding of product costing, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Experience in staff management and team leadership.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple functions and drive operational excellence.
- Willing to relocate or work in Timor Leste.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment with diverse brands.
- Exposure to multiple markets and business functions, supporting career growth.
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can apply via below email address with the subject “Vacancy - Finance and Admin Manager” Email: careers@cjpatel.com.fj
For more information: please call us on (679) 2739056 or connect via our LinkedIn Page.
Application closes 10th April 2026
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The CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of organisations across a variety of industries, all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services.
With our head office in Fiji, CJ Patel controls the operations of over 20 different companies across 10 countries, using a variety of business ownership models from joint venture, to wholly owned subsidiaries.
We are an adaptable group, capable of changing our models to best suit the needs of the business sector and the environment in which we are operating.
If you feel we can add value to your organisation with any of our service offerings, please contact us. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can mutually grow each other’s interests.