Finance Assistant - Level 3

The Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) of the Australian Embassy in Dili is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Finance Assistant (locally engaged staff, level 3).

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria:

• Ability to prepare, review and reconcile financial documents
• Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, plan, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in procurement and accounts payable processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain respectful and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals and organisations, and to work collaboratively to achieve results
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion and Social Inclusion, and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• High level of computer skills, especially in Excel and Word
• Fluent in English, reading, writing and verbal
• Fluent in Tetum
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia

Salary

The salary for this position starts from USD$12,174.60 per annum. This amount excludes the 13th month's salary.

Other Requirements

Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check. The position will involve travel in Timor-Leste and may also involve limited international travel.

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents (must be in English and in PDF format):

• Curriculum Vitae outlining personal details, relevant work experience, educational qualifications, and skills (maximum two (2) pages)
• Address to the selection criteria outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications makes you the best person for the job (maximum two (2) pages). Try to avoid simply repeating information already included in your CV
• The name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees. Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only. You will be notified if your referees are to be contacted

Please send applications via email to [email protected]. Position descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au and also available from the Australian Embassy's Reception desk.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.