Assistant Finance Officer

- Pension contribution receivable under the Pension Law of the Maldives.

Plus additional allowance as per the Government of Maldives Pay Framework (as of 1 November 2025)

1. Carrying out all administrative work required in the section.
2. Paying all bills that come to the Authority.
3. Maintaining petty cash and the cash float, and preparing and sending the reports required on this to the relevant parties.
4. Reconciling each month's expenses and maintaining them by preparing and sending expense reports to the relevant parties.
5. Working to return unused advance funds to the budget after they have been used.
6. Paying the allowances due for the Office's trips within and outside the Republic and maintaining the related records.
7. Taking part in practical terms in the various training programmes and workshops run by LG for councils, and providing the technical assistance needed.
8. Implementing decisions made by the board in connection with the section's work.
9. Designing and running the administrative and technical training needed to strengthen and run the local government system, and taking part in practical terms and providing assistance in carrying out work required for public awareness.
10. Responding to letters, faxes and emails received by the section, among those that the section must answer by filing a reply.
11. Assisting in preparing the 'Monthly Report' compiled on the main work carried out by the Authority.
12. Assisting in arranging participation in opportunities available abroad to the Authority and councils, and keeping the list of trips updated and maintained.
13. Maintaining the records and minutes of meetings held by the section.
14. Supporting the work of other sections and carrying out other official tasks handed over by the Office within the scope of the work.
15. Working to ensure that office matters are conducted in accordance with law and regulations, promoting active engagement in conducting office work, providing assistance in improving office tasks, and working to create a proper working environment.
16. Carrying out the opening and closing of the office in line with the prepared timetable.
17. Carrying out other official work relating to the office, as handed over by any other office.

1. Level 4 certificate in the Maldives National Qualifications Framework or an advanced certificate

Educational qualifications for the post:

- Accounting

- Business Accounting

- Public Accounting

- Accounting Technician

- Finance

- Cashiering

Job Related Fields of Work

- Performance Auditing tasks

- Assurance Services tasks

- Accounting tasks

- Finance tasks

- Banking Work

- Technical work in insurance matters and study work

- Auditing Work

- Internal Auditing tasks

Preferred Disciplines: -

Core Disciplines of the Post: -

1. Application Form for a Completed Post (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the agency's website, counter and the link below.)

https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx

1. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
2. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
3. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
4. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:

(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

• Meeting basic requirements - 30
• Education received beyond basic requirements - 5
• Experience received beyond basic requirements - 5
• Points for a Code of Discipline-related qualification - 5
• Assessment (Examination or Practical) – 20
• Interview - 35

Note: Appointment to the post shall be made only if the applicant has obtained a minimum of 60 points out of the total points of all criteria required for the job.

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted by 13:00 on 15 November 2026 to the Local Government Authority. The application form and documents for this job may also be obtained via email at [email protected]. Forms sent by email in connection with this announcement are requested to be sent as a single document in PDF format.

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

To clarify information in connection with this announcement, contact 3013100. Email to [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).