Finance Officer
Position Description
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Reporting to:
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Provincial Coordinator
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Work location:
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East New Britain, Simbu
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Department:
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Program Operations - finance
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Budget holder:
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No
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Grade
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4
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Direct reports:
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No
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Here you’ll make a difference
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea, Save the Children currently implement programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods. The Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project is an 18-month project implemented from March 2025 to December 2026 in the provinces of East New Britain and Simbu.
Here your skills will be valued
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Provincial Coordinator, the Finance Officer ensures that all expenses, activities, and financial transactions are fully processed, acquitted, and documented in a timely, transparent, and equitable manner – and in accordance with Save the Children, government, and donor policies and requirements and in a transparent and accountable manner. The Finance Officer works with the project teams to ensure that all funds disbursed to respective provinces are fully acquitted and in line with government and donor requirements.
Key Areas of Accountability
Financial Control Framework
- Full compliance with the Save the Children’s Pacific Australia Finance Manual and Save the Children in PNG’s Internal Delegation Document.
- Mentor and support the team (including Village Health Assistants and Community Development Workers) to process all financial transactions and acquittals in line with policies and donor guidelines.
- All breaches of the Save the Children Pacific Finance Manual are promptly recorded and reported.
Monthly Acquittals, Forecasts, and Financial Reports
- Support the program team to review all financial transactions and supporting documents to deliver accurate monthly acquittals; ensure copies are kept on file.
- Support the team to ensure that all documents and reports are prepared, submitted, and filed in accordance with donor requirements procedures in an orderly and timely manner; ensure copies are kept on file.
- Deliver disbursement forecasts in a responsive, timely and quality manner, in accordance with donor requirements.
- Address internal and external audit/document review/ donor sampling queries in a timely manner with relevant supporting documentation as relevant.
Financial Risk Management and Compliance
- Financial Risk Assessments for projects are updated in a timely manner in collaboration with the donor.
Financial Literacy Training
- Provide Financial Literacy Training of Trainers (ToTs) Trainings with support of the Cash Technical Advisor for Village Health Assistants and Community Development Workers, ensuring that they accurately transfer the knowledge to project participants.
- Empower with Practical Budgeting Skills: Teach community workers how to guide individuals and families in creating realistic budgets, tracking expenses, and setting financial goals that align with their income and lifestyle.
- Demystify Banking and Credit Systems: Provide clear, culturally relevant explanations of savings accounts, loans, interest rates, and credit scores to help communities make informed decisions and avoid predatory financial practices.
- Promote Sustainable Financial Behaviours: Equip workers with tools to encourage long-term habits like saving regularly, planning for emergencies, and understanding the value of financial planning for education, health, and retirement.
Bank Accounts, Mibank and Petty Cash
- Work with respective program team to ensure an accurate analysis and audit trail of all office bank and petty cash movements.
General
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
- Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Child protection and safeguarding requirements
- Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
- Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
- Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
- Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
- Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.
Health, safety, security and risk management
- Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training.
- Act safely at all times.
- Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
- Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.
All roles at Save the Children contribute to our impact for children.
At Save the Children, every role, whether in our programs or support services, plays a vital part in our impact for children. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities, and we value the contributions of every team member in achieving this vision.
Person Specification
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Proficient computer literacy: use of Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience in use of financial management systems software.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the program and finance teams, management and community workers.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with an NGO.
- Diploma in Business Accounting.
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas and adapt to challenging environments.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin or local languages is an asset.
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Driver’s Licence:
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Not Required
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Travel:
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Frequent travel within the province
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Working with Children Check:
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Required
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Assets:
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Laptop
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"We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our organization on various positions at different location within our organisation. If you are passionate about Children’s rights and have the drive to contribute to a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply."
Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We’ve been supporting communities in Papua New Guinea for 40 years and are committed to be a platform for transformative and lasting change for children their families, and their communities.
Here you’ll make a difference
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea, Save the Children currently implement programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods. The Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project is an 18-month project implemented from March 2025 to December 2026 in the provinces of East New Britain and Simbu. We have the following vacancies:
Finance Officer x2 (Simbu & East New Britain)
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Provincial Coordinator, this role is based in East New Britain and Simbu Provinces. The Finance Officer ensures that all expenses, activities, and financial transactions are fully processed, acquitted, and documented in a timely, transparent, and equitable manner – and in accordance with Save the Children, government, and donor policies and requirements and in a transparent and accountable manner. The Finance Officer works with the project teams to ensure that all funds disbursed to respective provinces are fully acquitted and in line with government and donor requirements.
Key Areas of Accountability
Financial Control Framework
- Full compliance with the Save the Children’s Pacific Australia Finance Manual and Save the Children in PNG’s Internal Delegation Document.
- Mentor and support the team (including Village Health Assistants and Community Development Workers) to process all financial transactions and acquittals in line with policies and donor guidelines.
- All breaches of the Save the Children Pacific Finance Manual are promptly recorded and reported.
Monthly Acquittals, Forecasts, and Financial Reports
- Support the program team to review all financial transactions and supporting documents to deliver accurate monthly acquittals; ensure copies are kept on file.
- Support the team to ensure that all documents and reports are prepared, submitted, and filed in accordance with donor requirements procedures in an orderly and timely manner; ensure copies are kept on file.
- Deliver disbursement forecasts in a responsive, timely and quality manner, in accordance with donor requirements.
- Address internal and external audit/document review/ donor sampling queries in a timely manner with relevant supporting documentation as relevant.
Financial Risk Management and Compliance
- Financial Risk Assessments for projects are updated in a timely manner in collaboration with the donor.
Financial Literacy Training
- Provide Financial Literacy Training of Trainers (ToTs) Trainings with support of the Cash Technical Advisor for Village Health Assistants and Community Development Workers, ensuring that they accurately transfer the knowledge to project participants.
- Empower with Practical Budgeting Skills: Teach community workers how to guide individuals and families in creating realistic budgets, tracking expenses, and setting financial goals that align with their income and lifestyle.
- Demystify Banking and Credit Systems: Provide clear, culturally relevant explanations of savings accounts, loans, interest rates, and credit scores to help communities make informed decisions and avoid predatory financial practices.
- Promote Sustainable Financial Behaviours: Equip workers with tools to encourage long-term habits like saving regularly, planning for emergencies, and understanding the value of financial planning for education, health, and retirement.
Bank Accounts, Mibank and Petty Cash
- Work with respective program team to ensure an accurate analysis and audit trail of all office bank and petty cash movements.
General
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
- Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Child protection and safeguarding requirements
- Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
- Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
- Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
- Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
- Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.
Health, safety, security and risk management
- Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training.
- Act safely at all times.
- Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
- Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.
Person Specification
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Proficient computer literacy: use of Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience in use of financial management systems software.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the program and finance teams, management and community workers.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with an NGO.
- Diploma in Business Accounting.
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas and adapt to challenging environments.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin or local languages is an asset.
Additional Information
- Any offer of employment at Save the Children Australia will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check
- Employees must sign on to Save the Children Australia’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
- Ongoing performance and employment will be measured against Key Performance Indicators, values, and demonstrated behaviours outlined above.
- Save the Children in PNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sounds interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Submit your cover letter indicating your suitable Position and your updated resume not more than 2x pages and send to: [email protected]
The Hiring Manager
Save the Children
CHM Corporate Park One Building
Level 1, Suite 6 - 7
P O Box 503, Boroko
National Capital District
Applications close on Monday 17th November 2025, please note applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to the deadline. So, we encourage you to apply soon
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
