Accounts Receivable Officer
SPECTRA LAE IS HIRING!
Spectra Industrial Limited - a Leader in Sales, Service and Hire of Forklifts, Gensets and Industrial Supplies, is seeking organized and well experienced individuals to join our Lae Spare Parts Team and be a part of our growing enterprise!
Position Description
- Position Title: Accounts Receivable Officer
- Company: Spectra Industrial
- Location: Lae, Papua New Guinea
- Reports To: Financial Controller
Position Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible for timely invoicing, debtor collections, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate customer account records. The role supports cash flow by monitoring outstanding balances, resolving billing issues, preparing receivables reports, and ensuring receivables processes comply with company policies and relevant Papua New Guinea financial and tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
- Monitor debtor balances, follow up overdue accounts, and support timely collections in line with agreed credit terms.
- Receipting and allocating customer payments correctly and reconciling customer accounts and the receivables ledger.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, account queries, and credit note issues with customers and internal teams.
- Prepare ageing, collection, and receivables reports to support cash flow management and month-end processes.
- Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant PNG financial and tax requirements.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory capability within a parts or warehouse environment.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret parts catalogues, service manuals, and technical documentation.
- Computer literate with experience using inventory and parts management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Mechanical knowledge and technical understanding of forklifts and heavy equipment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong focus on customer service, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role, preferably in a medium to large organization.
- Experience with invoicing, debtor collections, reconciliations, ageing reports, and customer account maintenance.
- Working knowledge of accounting software specifically Odoo and Microsoft Excel.
- Good communication, time management, and customer service skills, with sound understanding of confidentiality and compliance requirements in PNG.
Interested in joining our Competitive, Responsive and Committed Team?
Send your updated resumes with contactable referees along with relevant supporting documents, to email: [email protected] with the position on the subject line.
Applications can also be hand delivered to our Lae Head Office.
Attention: HR Recruitment Team
Spectra Industrial Ltd
P.O. Box 94
Lae 411, Morobe Province
Malekula Street
- Remuneration will be discussed during the interview.
- For all positions we require current and verifiable workplace referees to be provided. Any references and qualifications provided will be verified and checked should your application get to shortlist stage.
Note:
- Applications are open to PNG citizens only.
- Priority will be given to the LAE based applicants.
- Former applicants need not re-apply.
- Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Application closes on COB Monday 05th June 2026.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
