Finance Department

Overview

VISION

Strives in achieving quality financial management practices

MISSION

Provide effective and efficient management of financial resources, promoting integrity and accountability through the implementation of best business practices and by linking strategic planning, annual work plan, budgeting, performance reporting and monitoring and evaluation

VALUES & PRINCIPLES

  • Customer Financial Care;
  • High Level of Effectiveness, Efficiency and Productivity;
  •  Strong Commitment to Transparency and Good Governance;
  • Maintain a high level of integrity;
  • Be prudent and fiscally responsible;
  • Have a high level of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity;
  • Be respectful, responsive, collaborative and cooperative;
  • Have strong, clear and open communication.

Core Functions

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Procurement
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Project Accounting
  • Finance System Support

 

Director

Mr. Peter Lokay

Peter Lokay is a seasoned accountant and auditor with over 20 years of experience in financial management, internal audits, budgetary control, and procurement.

Originally from Choiseul Province, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology and a Master of Social Science in Accounting and Development Finance from the University of Birmingham, England.

Lokay has held key leadership roles in the public sector, including serving as Auditor General of the Solomon Islands (2016–2021) and Financial Advisor to RAMSI (2003–2012). He has also worked with government ministries, financial institutions, and aid donors as a public financial management consultant.

With his extensive expertise, Lokay plays a vital role in strengthening SINU’s financial governance and strategic direction.