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ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Finance Operations Manager / Chief Financial Officer (where necessary)
Location: Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Associate is a full-time position responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records of the company and supporting the Finance & Accounts Department in the day-to-day accounting operations.

Working within a shipping and logistics environment, the position will handle general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, expense monitoring, financial reporting, and other accounting duties. The officer will work closely with operations, procurement, commercial, and management teams to ensure that financial transactions related to vessels, freight, cargo, port operations, suppliers, customers, and other company activities are properly recorded and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting and financial controls.
• Assist with monitoring accounts payables and accounts receivables.
• Assist with Banking and Reconciliations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments in reviewing and proper recording of internal and external transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, applicable accounting standards, and statutory requirements.

QUALIFICATION and EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Must have the Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience with strong expertise in General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, preferably within shipping, logistics, transportation, trading, or a similar industry.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience in vessel, voyage, freight, port, or logistics accounting.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Membership or progress toward a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines, particularly during month-end closing.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and priorities.
• Good understanding of Excel and accounting systems.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications and have the requirements, you may submit your updated CV with photo and credentials thru emailing [email protected]

Attention your Expression of Interest to:

The HR Manager

Bismark Maritime Limited

Please clearly mention the position applied in the subject line

(Only suitable applicants will be contacted for interview)

CLOSING DATE: 20^th September 2026