Accountant
Advertised: 02 October 2026
WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
Accounting / Finance | National Capital District
Position Title: Accountant
Location: Head Office
Division: Boroko Motors
Overview
We are seeking a seeking a suitably qualified and motivated individual to join our Finance Team as an Accountant based in Port Moresby. The successful candidate will support the accounting and financial reporting functions of the Boroko Motors POM Branch and BMHI, with responsibility across month-end reporting, General Ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and inventory controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with monthly financial closing and management reporting.
- Reviewing Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.
- Preparing and reviewing General Ledger reconciliations.
- Reviewing cash, bank and clearing accounts.
- Preparing accruals, prepayments and adjustment journals.
- Assisting with debtor collection and creditor management.
- Reviewing and coding supplier invoices.
- Supporting online payment processing and approvals.
- Monitoring daily collections and banking.
- Coordinating monthly New and Used Vehicle stocktakes.
- Participating in mid-year and year-end Parts, Tyres and inventory stocktakes.
- Preparing stocktake reports and investigating stock variances.
- Assisting with Titan accounting-system queries, coding and account mapping.
- Supporting internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensuring company accounting policies, procedures and internal controls are followed.
Qualification and Experience
- A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Good knowledge of General Ledger accounting and reconciliations.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end reporting.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software.
- Inventory or stock-control experience would be an advantage.
- Experience within the automotive, retail or distribution sector would be beneficial.
Personal Attributes
- Accurate and detail-oriented
- Analytical and able to investigate accounting discrepancies.
- Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Honest, reliable and committed to maintaining strong financial controls.
How to Apply:
If you're excited to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role to [email protected] or by clicking Apply below.
Application closes by COB Friday, 16 October 2026.
More information
Job ID: #28755
Industry: Accounting / Finance
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
Company Description: The WR Carpenter (PNG) Group has developed and operated businesses in Papua New Guinea since 1919 when WR Carpenter & Co. Limited registered in Rabaul. At that time Rabaul was the main business centre and capital of New Guinea and had been under military occupation since 1914. The principal business of WR Carpenter & Co Limited was the purchase of island produce and the selling of general merchandise. The Group's evolution in Papua New Guinea has diversified over this period and has variously included Plantations, Shipping, Merchandising, Insurance, Aviation, and Automotive interests and the Information Technology business technology sector.
Company Website: www.wrcpng.com
Source: www.pngworkforce.com