The Oceania Customs Organisation is an inter-governmental organisation in the Pacific Region dedicated to helping its 24 member administrations align with international customs standards and best practices. This alignment leads to greater economic prosperity and enhanced border security. We are inviting applications for the Accountant position within our Secretariat office located in Suva, Fiji.

 

The Accountant role will work closely with and assist the Finance & Corporate Services Manager in providing effective financial management and budgeting services, maintaining sound internal financial controls and managing daily finance operations.  This role involves responsibilities in financial management, budgeting and internal control.

 

If you believe the role above matches your experience, please provide us with a one page pitch, addressing the following key selection criteria for this role.

 

  • A University degree in Accounting or a related field;
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in project accounting and financial reporting in a reputable organisation;
  • Finance Team Leadership experience;
  • Use of modern management and information systems and accounting software;
  • Navision experience is desirable;
  • Knowledge of PayGlobal software;
  • Demonstrated experience with complex, multi-faceted financial reporting;
  • Knowledge of best practices in financial systems and processes;
  • Experience in maintaining a sound internal control environment.
  • Desirable: Fellowship at either Fijian/Australian/New Zealand Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Practising Accountants (CPA)

 

Contract Duration: 3 Years

Contract Type: Local

 

A detailed position description for the Accountant position is available here.

Applications will close on 19 September 2025 at 5:00 pm. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and late applications will not be accepted.

 

 

 

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Customs Leadership

Overall Objective: Enhance the Leadership capability to enable Customs’ modernisation reforms

Develop and strengthen Members’ leadership capabilities at executive management and supervisory levels

* Strengthen the implementation of the current OCO Professional Standards Framework (OPSF).
* Facilitate executive and management programmes with a continued focus on women in leadership
* Develop mentoring and internship programmes and modules
* Develop front line supervision training
* Develop a train the trainer program
* Provide ethics and governance training

Strengthen organisational development for the future

* Conduct annual training needs analysis for individual Members
* Facilitate and promote the use of relevant WCO and OCO E-learning modules
* Develop a Gender Equality Plan for Customs
* Policy and Legislative skill development
* Develop a pathway to be a recognised accredited Customs training provider
* Secretariat and Member engagement at regional and international forums.
* Build and maintain a Customs Expert database

Strengthen succession planning

  • * Development of executive and leadership courses for Member administrations
  • * Conduct a regional workshop on Corporate Governance and Succession Planning for Member administrations