ACCOUNTANT
Solomon Islands Campus
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking a highly motivated Accountant to lead the financial management of our Solomon Islands 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 Receivables (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, asset management, and reconciliations.
- prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Campus Director
- 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, instalment arrangements, and debt management.
- Ensure audit readiness and implement recommendations to strengthen financial controls.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or commerce; professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and financial management, with supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of AR, AP, Payroll and reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Enquiries and further information: The position is available for fixed term 2-years
Enquiries: Mr. Kolinio Boila, Executive Director Finance, Finance Section, ph: (679) 32 32054; email: kolinio.boila@usp.ac.fj
Salary Range
- SBD 242, 624 to SBD 296, 525 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 28 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.
