Do you want to contribute to maritime development in Solomon Islands?

Join the newly established Solomon Islands Maritime Authority.

Introduction

The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has been established by act of parliament and is developing towards a financially self-sufficient and independent maritime administration to facilitate implementation of international and regional maritime agreements and applicable maritime laws.

SIMA administers the Solomon Islands maritime sector, inspecting vessels, coordinating maritime search and rescue, preventing and coordinating response to pollutions from ships, and providing safety of navigation services. Four overarching goals are adopted in its Corporate Plan 2020-2023:

• Improved Maritime Safety & Pollution Prevention,
• Improved Safety of Navigation, Environment Protection & Response,
• Effective International & Regional Maritime Cooperation, and
• Good Governance & Quality Services.

Key responsibilities

• Teamwork and Support – assist accounting work and budgeting across the organisation.
• Budgeting – support annual budget development and full execution.
•  Day-to-day Financial Operations – execute accounting and payroll duties in accordance the Financial Policies and Procedures; and keep accurate financial information in the organisation’s Integrated Financial Management Information System.
• Financial Reporting – assist preparation and submission of monthly and annual financial statements compliant to international standards.

For a more details please consult the Job Description – Technical Finance Officer, Accounting :  Click Here to Download the Job Description 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential skills

• Ability to work in a team and ensure technical departments follow finance requirements.
• Ability to implement financial policies and procedures, keep accurate records and use financial management systems and software.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally to technical teams for accounting and budgeting.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and execute day-to-day financial operations with experience in assisting implementation of financial policies and procedures among teams.
• Experience in using a financial management system and software, and in office applications.
• Knowledge of international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and experience in providing accurate information for annual financial statement in accordance with IFRS.

Salary and Recruitment

• Remuneration – the Technical Finance Officer, Accounting is at Grade F – Technical Officer of SIMA’s organisational structure and will start with a net annual salary of SBD 74,305 after deduction of the 5% employee NPF contribution and income taxes.
• Recruitment – SIMA’s aim is to recruit the best qualified personnel available in the labour market to provide a competent and capable workforce through a merit-based open and transparent recruitment process that provides equal opportunity. Women are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Closing Date and Time – 16 April 2021 at 23:59 Solomon Islands time.
• Application – applications must be sent before the closing date and time at recruitment@simsa.gov.sb and include a cover letter stating your interest for the job and your skills, a CV, contact details of three (3) referees, and responses to the Selection Criteria. Documents are sent in Word or PDF formats.