THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:

BURSARY

Assistant Account - Service Units

The successful candidate will assist the Deputy Bursar oversee the operations of Bursary Service Units accounts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports of the Services Unit’s Accounts periodically as and when required by the Deputy Bursar and the Bursar.
• Monitor and check on the Unit’s takings.
• Certify general accounts.
• Doing Spot Checks on Petty Cashes
• Ensure an effective counter service is maintained to ensure clients are attended to satisfactorily with all Sectional managers.
• Oversee the Services Unit Section
• Do banking as and when required.
• Provide effective communication links with clients or other departments through efficient email responses, letter notifications and phone calls.
• Prepare Bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate data input is made into the system.
• Disseminate statements to Section Managers.
• Verify and certify acquittals.
• Carry out other departmental and institutional tasks as and when directed by the Bursar and Deputy Bursar.

Job Requirements

The successful candidates must have a Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management from a recognized institution with 3 to 5 years of professional Accounting experience. S/he should be mature and have good negotiation, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. He/she must be of sober character, have a positive attitude, meticulous, punctual, able to work under pressure and travel at short notice on University requirements.

Conditions of Service

Assistant Accountant I/II: K40, 781.00 – K56, 902.00 per annum

Domestic Market Allowance: K1, 500.00 – K1, 800.00 per annum

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure:

Detailed application with updated curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses preferably email addresses and phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, should be sent to:

The Executive Director - Human Resources

PNG University of Technology

Private Mail Bag

LAE, 411

Morobe Province

Applicants are encouraged to email all applications in one pdf file to [email protected] with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Deadline for all applications is on Friday 25th April 2025 at 4:06pm
• Accommodation is not a condition of employment for this position
• ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.