Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies operating with over 90 years of history across a variety of industries all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services. The CJP Group controls operations of over 13 different companies using a variety of ownership model from joint ventures to wholly owned subsidiaries. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to several countries and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

ACCOUNTANT (PNG)

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based at Pactrade PNG Limited, a subsidiary of CJ Patel Group of Companies based at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful incumbent will assume responsibility for day-to-day financial accounting and reporting including preparing accounts, budgets, audits, capital expenditure process and managing financial information for the business. Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparation, completion and analytical review of monthly financial reporting
• Ensure accounting and management systems accurately and efficiently capture and report the financial affairs of the Company.
• Provide timely and accurate statutory and management reporting including Budgeting and forecasting and Debtors and cash flow Management.
• Ensure compliance with all local statutory and regulatory laws.
• Manage debtors and creditors ledger and carry out journal entries and month end close work.
• Ensure GSRN is raised once stock received and maintenance of respective filing records.
• Develop, monitor and analyze key activities, business processes, business risks and project costings to identify opportunities and threats for Management decision making.
• Assist business in ensuring the administration and enhancement of internal control procedures to protect the Company’s assets.
• Mentor, coach and manage your direct reports as well as other members of the wider team.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Degree or higher qualification  in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 4 years work experience as a Accountant or similar capacity with working knowledge of statutory regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven knowledge of accounts receivable and payable, inventory, cost accounting, payroll and budgeting.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements and general ledger.
• A commitment to strong business ethics and personal integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical and problem-solving skills. Willing to relocate to Papua New Guinea.

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate to commensurate.