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The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Inc., a non for profit organization, is the regional body mandated by FIFA to develop Soccer in the South Pacific.

OFC has 15 national football associations as members and is involved in international events and programmes within these 15 countries.

We are requiring an Accounts and Finance Manager (full time position).

Reporting to senior management the main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 - Day to day management of the accounts and finance department (only one direct report)

 - Developing financial policies, procedures and internal control

 - Month end reporting and analysis (including cash flow)

- Year end reporting and preparation of annual audit

- Budgeting and costs analysis

- Payroll

 - GST and FBT tax returns

 - Relationship management with OFC stakeholders and various departments.

- Advisory role to senior management Key skills and attributes of the successful candidate will include:

- a strong fundamental accounting background with an understanding of accounting principles and practices

– qualifications would be an advantage (open to recent graduates) but experience would be taken into consideration

 - Advanced Microsoft excel and powerpoint skills

 - Able to prepare and present well focused financial reports and data analysis

- Attention to detail and works to a high level of accuracy

- A good sense of humour with a strong team ethic

- Good communication skills and be able to work in a young and multi-cultural environment

 – requirement to learn French as part of the position.

- Be able to work under pressure and deadline in a fast paced environment.

 - A full driving license

Salary: up to NZ$50,000 per annum + company car provided depending on qualifications and experience.

To submit your application (CV + cover letter) please send an email to Frederic Guillemont, OFC Deputy General Secretary, Frederic@oceaniafootball.com - alternatively for a confidential discussion phone on 09 / 525 81 64.

(OFC website www.oceaniafootball.com )

Applications to be received no later than 15 May 2008.

Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position.

For advice on obtaining New Zealand Work or Residence visas visit the New Zealand Immigration Service (www.immigration.govt.nz)

PAGO PAGO - Konica FC have taken command of Pool 1 in the national Men's Competition in Pago Pago following the latest round of fixtures played last weekend. Konica FC's 100% winning record was maintained thanks to a 4-0 victory over Manuula Heat coupled with Peace Brother's astonishing 0-2 reversal against FC SKBC that saw last week's table-toppers slipping into second place.

Fagasa closed the gap on Peace Brothers to just two points after a 7-0 win over struggling Tafuna Jets 2. Pago Youth stay in the hunt for a top two finish with a comfortable 6-0 victory over winless Flame On. Positions two through to six remain ultra competitive with three rounds still remaining before the finalists for the semi-finals are discovered.

The situation in Pool 2 remains equally intriguing with Utueli Youth continuing its charge toward the top two after a convincing 5-2 win over Autali. Tafuna Jets keep the blowtorch close on the table-topping Utueli after a narrow 2-1 win over Konica Airbase. Pansas 3-0 win over Ilaoa & Toomata in tandem with Pago Eagles easy 7-0 win over bottom-placed Aua Old School leaves the competition for semi-final spots wide open.

Matches in the national Men's and Women's competitions were transferred from the FIFA Goal Project facility at Pago Park to Kanana Fou temporarily with the founding congress of the American Samoa Football Federation (ASFF) scheduled to take place this weekend.

Round five fixtures scheduled for this weekend have consequently been postponed.

In the Women's Competition, Black Rose retained their 100% winning record with a 3-0 victory over Tafuna Jets. The race for second spot is far from clear cut with Pansa and Utueli tied on 9 points with Pago Girls and Fagasa in 4th and 5th place on 7 points.

Tafuna Jets and Lion Heart sit back in mid-table on 6 points-a-peice with the bottom three teams headed by Brave Heart FC on 3 points followed by Kip McGrath and Tafuna Jets 2 yet to record a single point.

FOOTBALL FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SAMOA (FFAS)  

SENIOR MEN’S COMPETITION – POOL 1  

Standings-   

Results: Fagasa 7, Tafuna Jets 0; FC SKBC 2, Peace Brothers 0; Pago Youth 6, Flame On 0; Konica FC 4, Manuula Heat 0. 

FOOTBALL FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SAMOA (FFAS)  

SENIOR MEN’S COMPETITION – POOL 2  

Standings-   

Results: Pansa’s 3, Ilaoa & Toomata 0; Utueli Youth 5, Autali 2; Tafuna Jets 2, Konica Airbase 1; Pago Eagles 7, Aua Old School 0.

American Samoa's domestic football competition got off to a flying start in both men's and women's competition last weekend with goals aplenty as the new FIFA goal project at Pago Park got a taste of senior action en masse.

The Football Federation of American Samoa (FFAS) Senior Men's competition has been split into two groups of eight teams with the top two teams from each pool progressing to a semi-final playoff, then final. Only one full round will be played before the semi-final stage.

In Pool 1, FC SKBC got off to a flying start as they defeated Flame On 12-2 in their opening match of the first round. Competition was much tighter elsewhere in Pool 1 with Konica FC earning a 3-0 victory over Tafuna Jets 2nds, Manuula Heat winning 3-1 over Pago Youth while Peace Brothers defeated Fagasa CCCAS Youth in a thrilling encounter by 3-2.

Pool 2 followed a similar pattern with Pansa defeating Aua Old School 15-2. Utulei Youth took second position after a 3-0 win over Ilaoa & Toomata. Konica Airbase had to work hard for a 4-2 win over Autali Misasa Katolik whilst Tafuna Jets drew 2-2 with Pago Eagles.

In the women's competition Black Rose defeated CCCAS Fagasa 12-2 to take top spot. Pago Girls were too strong for Kip McGrath Women, winning 3-0. Pansa Women and Brave Heart FC both recorded 3-0 wins over Tafuna Jets and Tafuna Jets 2nd while Utulei sit in 5th place on goal difference after a 3-1 win over Lion Heart.

The women's competition features ten teams with only one round to be played with the top two teams meeting in a final playoff.

American Samoa national team coach and technical director David Brand said the first round of matches were a great success with the ASFA Men's and Women's Senior Competition the first time eleven-a-side football had been played on the island "for years."

"Next year it would be great for both competitions to operate two full rounds and for the season to run from July-December.

It's just great to see football being played again and at a magnificent venue such as Pago Park and this FIFA Goal Project," Brand said.