Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
Pacific Engineering Projects Ltd is a leading engineering services company operating across the Pacific. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our finance team at our Suva Office. The successful candidate will manage our full accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all supplier payments and maintaining strong financial controls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Process and verify supplier invoices and prepare payment runs (cheques, EFT, online transfers)
§ Match purchase orders, delivery receipts and invoices (three-way matching)
§ Maintain and reconcile the AP ledger and supplier statements
§ Liaise with suppliers and internal departments on invoice and payment queries
§ Ensure payments are properly authorized and due dates are monitored
§ Maintain vendor records, AP documentation and support audit requirements
§ Assist with month-end closing, AP accruals and aged payables reporting
§ Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system
§ Process petty cash claims, staff expense reimbursements and receipts
§ Prepare and distribute remittance advices and payment notifications
§ Maintain organized financial filing systems — digital and physical
§ Prepare and lodge VAT (Value Added Tax) returns accurately and on time
§ Process and lodge PAYE (Pay As You Earn) deductions and returns
§ Manage FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) calculations and lodgment
§ Process and remit FNPF (Fiji National Provident Fund) contributions
§ Ensure all statutory lodgments meet FRCA and regulatory deadlines
§ Perform monthly GL reconciliations across all relevant accounts
§ Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
§ Assist with bank reconciliations and GL postings
§ Support month-end and year-end close processes
§ Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for review
§ Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required
REQUIREMENTS & ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications & Experience
§ Diploma in Accounting or higher
§ Prior experience in an account payable or accounts clerk role is advantageous
§ Experience with statutory lodgments (VAT, PAYE, FBT, FNPF) in Fiji is highly regarded
§ Familiarity with accounting software (MYOB, Xero or similar) is an advantage
Skills & Knowledge
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
§ Accurate data entry with strong attention to detail
§ Sound understanding of GL reconciliations and financial reporting
§ Fluent in English - written and spoken
§ Valid Fiji driver's license
Personal Attributes
§ Proactive, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
§ Detail-oriented, organized and committed to accuracy
§ Eager to learn and open to taking on varied responsibilities
§ A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
How to Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressing, forward thinking business that is making huge inroads in their market with one of the widest footprints across the Pacific. Please send copy of your recent CV to achand@pacificprojects.co.nz before Thursday,11th July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job Functions
Industry
Pacific Engineering Projects (PEP) is a New Zealand based engineering and construction company, which has successfully established itself as one of the premier end-to-end engineering service providers in the Pacific region. PEP works across the Pacific with one of the widest geographic reaches (delivering projects in both South and North Pacific). Most of PEP’s projects are delivered on the design and build model.
PEP aligns local knowledge with its international expertise to address the needs of its client base. Since inception, PEP has and continues to contribute significantly to the development of infrastructure projects of national significance across several sectors and in several countries.
Through our specialist expertise, we can deliver outstanding and state of the art solutions in several sectors including
- Water and Wastewater
- Power Generation and Distribution
- Fish and Food Processing
- Petroleum, Oil and Gas
- Industrial Projects