Mission Aviation Fellowship
Location: Papua New Guinea
Itinerant / Mobile
Finance: Salary or Allowance
Duration: Full‑time
Activity: Finance & Fundraising, Leadership & Management
Posted: 19 Nov 2024
Closes: 19 Feb 2025

Finance Manager - PNG

Mission Aviation Fellowship

MAF are a Christian organisation that utilises aviation and technology to provide assistance and hope to under developed communities around the world. Founded in 1945, MAF currently serves in 31 countries.   


MAF's history reflects a strong commitment to serving some of the most remote and hard-to-reach communities in the world. With 116 aircraft, MAF provide vital transportation services to medical personnel, development workers, and aid organisations across the globe. We also deliver Bibles, church materials, and other resources to communities with limited access to Christian teaching and worship services.

Responsibilities

You will be assisting in the preparation of the programme's annual financial plan, based on the tatical plans of the programme.  Day to day you will be completing the financial monthly accounts including reforecasts to the end of the year. Overseeing the recording of financial transactions and reviewing month end reconciliations. Your attention to detail will be outstanding, with a methodical approach to your work you will also be required to be organised in your work habits.

 

You will be required to lead a small team in the finance department.

 

The role will require some travel to remote bases to conduct internal audits along with spending time in both offices.

 

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Tertiary accounting qualifications
  • Membership of a professional accounting body
  • Minimum 3 years accounting experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience leading a team
  • Excellent attention to detail, organised and methodical and responsible work habits
  • Must be willing to travel and spend time in both offices

Desirable:

  • Aviation experience
  • Cross-cultural experience strongly recommended

There is an occupational requirement for overseas staff to be committed Christians, sent and supported by their home Church, and able to support and promote the Christian ethos and beliefs of MAF as a mission organisation through taking part in Christian activities such as Church events, prayer meetings etc. All roles (unless otherwise specified) require some personal support raising to be carried out under the guidance and training of MAF UK.

To apply now go to:

Finance Manager - PNG in | Careers at MAF I - Mount Hagen (icims.com)

Please be aware that candidates not already holding Australian residency may not be able to meet the requirements for a visa for this role as set out by the Australian immigration authority. MAF UK may therefore need to ask you to consider an alternative MAF vacancy in another location.

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Mission Aviation Fellowship

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian organisation whose mission is to fly light aircraft in developing countries so that people in remote areas can receive the help they need.
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