GROUP ACCOUNTING OFFICER

The Head Office of the Kenmore Group of Companies is located at Ela Beach Tower, Bramel Street, Port Moresby where the Group’s Finance, Information Communication & Technology and Corporate Support and Compliance Department provide business support services to our subsidiary branches through-out PNG.

Job Scope

The Group Accounting Officer (GAO) has a delegated responsibility for keeping the Kenmore Group subsidiary files in good financial and legal standing in assisting the Group Accountant with the consolidation of financial statements and tax compliance.

In recognition of your contribution, we in turn provide on-the-job training as well as soft skill training at the Kenmore Training Centre to advance your workplace professional development. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Group Accountant in preparing consolidated financial statements, group debtors’ reports, and tax returns including GST, BIPT, SWT, and other statutory filings.
• Coordinating with Kenmore subsidiaries Financial Controllers to obtain various reports for consolidation and other information required by the Group Accountant.
• Liaise with the IRC regarding tax filing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Monitor and maintain records of CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) requisitions and related filings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, IRC rules and regulations, and company audit obligations.
• Filing and assisting on other jobs as and when required by the Group Accountant.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Certificate in Business or Accounting is essential.
• At least 12 months’ work experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• A minimum of a Grade 12 certificate.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-driven, results oriented and analytical.
• A genuine passion for the financial field and industry.
• Willing to take on new challenges as part of professional growth and development.
• Excellent personal credibility, interpersonal skills and self confidence in dealing with Staff and Management at all levels.

Work Environment:

This role involves extended hours of being seated whilst preparing documents, using office equipment and computers, which can cause some eye and muscle strain. Periodical lifting of office supplies and materials. Walking to offices in the CBD Area may also be required from time to time.

Other Information:

Location - Kenmore Limited Head Office - Ela Beach Tower, Port Moresby
Working Hours – Mon. - Thur. 8:00am – 5:30pm and Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm
Restrictions - This is position is for candidates who are already permanently living in Port Moresby. This position is open to PNG Citizens only.
Remuneration - Will be commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Probation - Full time employment will be subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three (3) months.

To Apply:

Apply herein or email applications to [email protected] with email Subject as “Group Accounting Officer”

Interview:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Original documentation is required by the interviewer.

We thank you for your interest in our vacancy and wish you all the best.