The Role

Reporting to the Finance Superintendent/Geology Manager, the incumbent would provide accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of WML.

This is a FIFO position on a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster (the roster will be amended during the operational phase of the project). Preferred Points of Hire are Woodlark, Alotau, Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen.

Please note that successful candidate will be required to do a pre employment medical process at company’s preferred medical Facility.

Key roles and responsibilities include

• Ensuring compliance and consistency in applying all site accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with broader corporate finance policies;
• Providing input for month-end processes including coordination of inventory stock takes and compilation / reconciliation of closing balances;
• Preparing fortnightly payroll;
• Coordinating invoice processing including matching invoices to PO and cost coding;
• Ensuring prompt payment of local employee and supplier accounts;
• Coordinating site petty cash top-up, disbursement and reconciliation;
• Monitoring departmental expenditure and provide cost variance reports;
• Assisting with preparation of annual budgets and/or forecasts;
• Overseeing the responsibilities of an accounts support officer on site; and
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks where required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Accounts Supervisor or similar role;
• A degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce, PNGCPA status or nearing completion;
• Advanced PC skills and computer literacy;
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail;
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team;
• Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures; and
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks.

The Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with experience in the demands and practices of a mining project.

Woodlark Mining Company LTD offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Short-listing for this position commences on the 22nd April 2025, however we do reserve the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date. If you do not hear from us in 20 workdays, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your Resume to: [email protected]

To be eligible for this role you must be a PNG National and previous applicants for this position need not re-apply.