• Support internal controls and drive process improvements
• Assist with risk management, fraud prevention, and audit coordination activities
• Ensure compliance and collaborate with teams to drive operational efficiency

The opportunity
Our client, a leading player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector across Papua New Guinea, is seeking a highly skilled Process & Control Improvement Specialist to join their operations in Port Moresby. This role will play a key part in strengthening internal controls, driving process improvement initiatives, leading risk management efforts, and enhancing fraud prevention practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Internal Control and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) frameworks, under the guidance of the P&CI Manager.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process and control improvement, and support initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the Risk Management process by helping to identify, assess, and report on business risks.
• Support efforts to improve fraud prevention and detection and assist in related investigations when required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the coordination of Lines of Defence activities, including audit preparation and timely follow-up on Global and External Audit findings.
• Help monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and support the implementation of remedial actions as directed.
• Contribute to the design and documentation of business processes and internal controls.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by assisting in process reviews and tracking benefit realisation.
• Ensure internal processes are aligned with established company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support stakeholder engagement to promote strong process ownership and awareness.

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields
• Must hold a CPA certification or be actively working towards obtaining one
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field
• Solid working knowledge of process risk management, internal control, compliance, and fraud awareness, with a focus on supporting process reviews and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Experience in internal control, internal or external audit, or assisting with process improvement and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with and support cross-functional teams, assist in data collection, conduct basic analyses, and contribute to the implementation of process enhancements.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and/or basic database applications.
• Exposure to communicating with senior team members or management to present findings, follow up on action items, and support the implementation of business improvement plans.

If this role is the next step in your exciting career, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format with a letter of interest.

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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