Management Accountant

Management Accountant

About the role

The successful candidate will work closely and report to the Bursar and ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

We are looking for a result oriented, reliable and dynamic Management Accountant to support the Finance Team. The Management Accountant is expected to take an active role in the day-to-day affairs of the Management Accounting functions and reporting to the Bursar. This role will suit a technically strong finance professional with the experience of a reputed large organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Annual Budget including CAPEX and ensure budget is aligned with Strategy and Annual Work Plan
• Co-ordination with all the university departments and allocation for resources fairly and priority
• Organise the Resources Planning Committee Meeting for review and approve the Budget
• Budgetary Control and Monthly Variance Reports are to be provided to all cost centres and variances are analysed and report to the Management
• Responsible for monthly Management Accounts and the monthly reports should be accurate and submitted second week of every month
• Timely preparation of quarterly reports accurately and submit to Treasury
• Liaise with Treasury, Dept of Planning, Dept of Finance, Dept of Personnel Management, Dept of Higher Education and Auditor General Office
• Prepare Reports for Finance Committee, Council and other Council Committees
• Ensuring all internal controls, processes and procedures are adhered to
• Report on Donor Funded Projects on regular basis
• Keep the record of statistics of past years budgets
• Vetting of all Program Budget prepared by Departments
• Assist in Consolidated Annual Financial Statement that cover all divisions, colleges and subsidiaries
• Cost Control: Identify area of cost savings, duplicated activities, identify the area of outsourcing and the report on cost per student, cost per employees and any other metrics required by Management
• Analytic: Movement Analysis of all General Ledger Accounts at regular intervals and make sure the books are reflecting true and fair view
• Assist in Automation of Accounting Processes
• Assist Bursar for preparation of Audit file and necessary schedules and liaise with Auditors for smooth completion of Audit
• Any other work assigned by Bursar

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or Equivalent
• Full member of CPA-PNG or nearby completion to become a member
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in a responsible position in the reputable organisations

Skills & Attributes

• Working knowledge of Attaché or any other accounting software
• Advanced Excel skill is a must.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure [including late hours/weekends]
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Conditions of Service

• Base Salary: Accountant I/II: K53,147 – K64,958 per annum
• Domestic Market Allowance: K8,681 – K112,687 per annum

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

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

The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea

Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

• Deadline for all applications is 20th of May, 2026
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.