Assistant Accountant
Advertised: 11 June 2025
DHL Express (PNG) Limited
Logistics, Transport and Supply | National Capital District
BRING YOUR PASSION TO YOUR FUTURE WORKPLACE - JOIN OUR TEAM
DHL Express invites you to apply for the following opportunity open to Port Moresby residents only:
Assistant Accountant
We are currently looking for a suitable candidate to join our Finance Department to assist with providing timely and accurate recording and reporting of the company’s financial transactions including fixed assets and payroll transactions and assist in the reporting, reconciliation and compliance with company tax and duty matters. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can handle a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities will include:
- Work effectively with Shared Services team and ensure accuracy in fixed assets reporting and recording
- Perform yearly fixed assets stock take
- Work effectively with Payroll team and ensure accuracy in payroll reporting and recording including non-financial data
- Assist in preparing accurate and timely payroll related accruals and provisions
- Assist with PNG Customs duty reporting & reconciliation on a weekly basis.
- Prepare and submit monthly tax remittances to the IRC.
- Reconcile GST journals with the financial statements to ensure that all transactions are accounted for, and that the GST liability matches the amounts reported in the GST returns
- Collect all relevant financial records for the month, including sales invoices, purchase receipts, and any other documents that reflect business transactions
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls related to GST reporting, such as approval processes for invoices and expense claims
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for relevant activities including fixed assets and payroll.
Candidates' requirements for the role include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in Financial Accounting within the Transport or Logistics Industry.
- Strong technical and reporting skills (e.g. MS Excel, pivot tables)
- Strong knowledge of Accounting applications (e.g., SAP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
- Current police clearance certificate
Join us and you'll be working for a global company that's focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives. And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too. As a part of DHL, you will play an important role in delivering quality services and solutions to our customers. We will support you in expanding your knowledge and personal and professional growth, always keeping in mind that life outside the workplace is just as stimulating as work itself.
We will also ensure that we reward your hard work at a competitive rate.
Get ready!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, please submit your CV together with other relevant supporting documents with the subject line Expression of Interest – Assistant Accountant to [email protected].
Head of Human Resources, PNG
DHL Express (PNG) Limited
P O Box 1775, Port Moresby, NCD, 121
Corner Morea Tobo Road and Kittyhawk Street, 6 Mile.
Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will close Friday, 20th June 2025 at 5.00 pm.
More information
Job ID: #23774
Industry: Logistics, Transport and Supply
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: DHL Express (PNG) Limited
Company Description: DHL Express provides reliable and punctual door-to-door deliveries of time-critical documents and goods. Our network covers more than 220 countries and territories, with approx—120,000 Certified International Specialists worldwide delivering excellent service quality for our loyal customers. DHL Express PNG has offices located in Lae, Goroka, Madang, Kokopo, Lihir, and Tabubil with its head office in the capital city Port Moresby. There are over 100 Certified International Specialists employed with the company who are all skilled and knowledgeable in their roles and responsibilities, delivering high-quality customer service.
Company Website: www.dhl.com/pg
Source: www.pngworkforce.com