The Role

The incumbent would provide strong guidance and leadership to the site Finance function. Based on present operations, this role reports through to the Exploration Manager.

This is a FIFO position on 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster with preferred Points of Hire as Woodlark, Alotau, Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen.

Key roles and responsibilities include.

• Develop, implement and efficiently manage the finance function(s) on site.
• Ensuring compliance and consistency in applying all site accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with broader corporate finance policies.
• Review and develop procedures where and when operational changes occur.
• Providing input for month-end processes including coordination of inventory stock takes, compilation / reconciliation of closing balances and cost analysis.
• Coordinating invoice processing including matching invoices to PO and cost coding.
• Preparing fortnightly payroll.
• Ensuring prompt payment of local employee and supplier accounts.

• Ensure timely and accurate production of operational and capital budgets and forecasts.

• Coordinating site petty cash top-up, disbursement and reconciliation.
• Assisting with audit requests including ensuring completion of any identified actions, mitigations and recommendations.
• Overseeing the responsibilities of an Accounts Supervisor and two Accounts Officers on site.
• Assisting site management and corporate office with ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• 8-10 years relevant experience working within a finance team.
• Advanced PC skills and computer literacy.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• 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.

Desired

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• CPA qualification or working towards designation
• Relevant experience in the mining industry
• Strong track record in site financial management
• International exposure

The Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with experience in the demands and practices of a mining project.

Woodlark Mining Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Short-listing for this position commences on the 14 September 2026, however we do reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to the nominated close off date. If you do not hear from us in 20 workdays from the close-off, please consider your application unsuccessful.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your Resume to: [email protected]

To be eligible for this role you must be a PNG National. Previous applicants need not apply.