Finance and Admin Manager

Description

Organisation Description
The Vanuatu National Power and Water Authority (VAN-PAWA) is dedicated to delivering dependable, sustainable, and community-focused utility services across the nation. We strive for excellence in financial governance, operational performance, and long-term service reliability. As part of our ongoing development, we are looking for a capable and motivated professional to join us as Manager Finance and Administration.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Manager Finance and Admin will oversee all financial operations of VAN-PAWA, ensuring strong financial systems, accurate reporting, and compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements. This role plays a key part in safeguarding VAN-PAWA’s assets, strengthening revenue systems, and supporting strategic decision-making through effective financial leadership.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and supervise the organisation’s financial activities to ensure proper asset protection and smooth financial operations.
•Maintain accurate financial records, including assets, liabilities, transactions, and all accounting books.
•Develop and manage efficient revenue collection systems.
•Monitor income and expenditure, ensuring all payments—including salary and wage disbursements—are made accurately and on time.
•Prepare and analyse management reports, cost statements, and other financial documentation to guide budgeting and cost control.
•Identify operational gaps and address them through financial analysis and recommendations.
•Work closely with the General Manager and Divisional Managers to prepare annual operating and capital budgets.
•Ensure strict adherence to the Board-approved budgets and financial policies.
•Provide strong financial monitoring and reporting for all organisational projects and collaborate with managers on financial matters.
•Define roles and responsibilities for senior finance staff and ensure high performance and accountability.
•Support training and development to strengthen the financial team’s capability.
•Assist in implementing digital financial systems and the enhancement of accounting information systems.
•Contribute to policy development and financial strategies for VAN-PAWA.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications & Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
•At least 5 years of experience in financial management, ideally within the utilities or public service sector.
•Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and budgeting processes.
•Excellent analytical, organisational, and leadership abilities.
•Proficiency in financial software tools and Microsoft Office applications.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels

Salary
A competitive annual salary ranging from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 Vatu, based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Apply By:
Email, In Person

Contact Person:
Kaltangi Stephen

Contact Phone:
(678) 22808

Email for Applications:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [email protected]
or [email protected]
no later than Wednesday, 17th December 2025.
Please include “Finance and Admin Manager Application” in the email subject line.

Applicants submitting in person or by post must ensure the envelope is sealed, marked Confidential, and labeled “GENERAL MANAGER” on the top right-hand corner.

Postal / In-Person Submission:
Romney Marum
General Manager
Vanuatu National Power and Water Authority (VAN-PAWA)
Port Vila, Vanuatu


Additional Information:
For any further details about the position, please contact the employer directly.