Lihir, Papua New Guinea based, FIFO or Residential

Our client is a well-known conglomerate heavyweight, recognised for their regional expansion and forward-thinking approach that delivers business growth and endless opportunity for their employees.

Reporting into the Financial Controller/CFO this position will be responsible for assisting with managing the organisation’s internal financial accounting systems, internal payroll and AR and AC functions.

The role in a nutshell:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Review supplier (AP) and customer (AR) reconciliations.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce spending
• Provide technical support and advice to Management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and AP/AR Officers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with the Group Treasury and other Senior Accountants to improve financial procedures

Key requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Pronto, MYOB and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and Pivot Tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant preferred
• CPA certification or working towards gaining CPA will be preferred

Our client’s priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position.

To apply: If this role is the next step in your exciting career in accounting, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format attached with a letter of interest