Accounting Supervisor

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Accounting Supervisor to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo, or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Manager Finance and Administration.

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, the purpose of this role is to support the site Finance & Administration and provide accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions to ensure the efficient functions.

The opportunity

Technical accountabilities

• Ensuring and monitoring safety in the workplace by identifying and addressing hazards, participating in improving safety and ensuring all reporting requirements are completed.
• Promote a strong safety culture, leading by example and rewarding success
• Ensuring compliance with SGCL reporting procedures
• Providing leadership, direction, and supervision for the Finance & Administration teams
• Assist management to ensure that the Finance department meets its environmental obligations.
• Ensure compliance and consistency in applying all site accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with broader corporate finance policies.
• Assisting Finance Superintendent in providing timely costing and reports for the National Payroll.
• Assisting Finance Superintendent in providing accurate payroll transaction journals on a monthly basis.
• Assisting Finance Superintendent to provide timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts associated with the National Payroll and Cash Held on Site.
• Ensuring monthly Back charge Invoices are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that the Back charge Clearing account is fully reconciled each month and corrective actions taken to keep the balance at Nil after recharges have been completed.
• Ensuing that the Debtors accounts for Back charges are kept within a 30 day balance.
• Verifying fortnightly payroll transactions and provide assistance and advice to payroll officers.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the Supply team.

People accountabilities

• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements and taking appropriate professional development actions.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

Essential

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara Values
• CPA PNG qualified or equivalent

• A degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• At least 5 years relevant experience working within a finance team
• Demonstrated experience in the application of ERP accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals
• Commercial acumen relevant to the role

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/79EEB

Closing date: Tuesday, 11^th March 2025 at close of business.

Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#22716" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.