Group Accounting Officer
Advertised: 01 June 2026
Kenmore Group of Companies
Accounting / Finance | National Capital District
GROUP ACCOUNTING OFFICER
The Head Office of the Kenmore Group of Companies is located at Ela Beach Tower, Bramel Street, Port Moresby where the Group’s Finance, Information Communication & Technology and Corporate Support and Compliance Department provide business support services to our subsidiary branches through-out PNG.
Job Scope
The Group Accounting Officer (GAO) has a delegated responsibility for keeping the Kenmore Group subsidiary files in good financial and legal standing in assisting the Group Accountant with the consolidation of financial statements and tax compliance.
In recognition of your contribution, we in turn provide on-the-job training as well as soft skill training at the Kenmore Training Centre to advance your workplace professional development. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Group Accountant in preparing consolidated financial statements, group debtors’ reports, and tax returns including GST, BIPT, SWT, and other statutory filings.
- Coordinating with Kenmore subsidiaries Financial Controllers to obtain various reports for consolidation and other information required by the Group Accountant.
- Liaise with the IRC regarding tax filing, payments, and reconciliations.
- Monitor and maintain records of CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) requisitions and related filings.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, IRC rules and regulations, and company audit obligations.
- Filing and assisting on other jobs as and when required by the Group Accountant.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Certificate in Business or Accounting is essential.
- At least 12 months’ work experience is an advantage, but not essential.
- A minimum of a Grade 12 certificate.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-driven, results oriented and analytical.
- A genuine passion for the financial field and industry.
- Willing to take on new challenges as part of professional growth and development.
- Excellent personal credibility, interpersonal skills and self confidence in dealing with Staff and Management at all levels.
Work Environment:
This role involves extended hours of being seated whilst preparing documents, using office equipment and computers, which can cause some eye and muscle strain. Periodical lifting of office supplies and materials. Walking to offices in the CBD Area may also be required from time to time.
Other Information:
Location - Kenmore Limited Head Office - Ela Beach Tower, Port Moresby
Working Hours – Mon. - Thur. 8:00am – 5:30pm and Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm
Restrictions - This is position is for candidates who are already permanently living in Port Moresby. This position is open to PNG Citizens only.
Remuneration - Will be commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Probation - Full time employment will be subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three (3) months.
To Apply:
Apply herein or email applications to [email protected] with email Subject as “Group Accounting Officer”
Interview:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Original documentation is required by the interviewer.
We thank you for your interest in our vacancy and wish you all the best.
More information
Job ID: #27285
Industry: Accounting / Finance
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: Kenmore Group of Companies
Company Description: The Kenmore Group of Companies (KGOC) is one of the largest and most established groups in Papua New Guinea with six diverse operations, comprising of Agriculture, Automotive, Finance, Steel, Air Conditioning, Property and Transport. Our diverse workforce of over 1,400 employees is made up of people from all provinces of PNG and from different parts of the world. The original Kenmore Group was founded in early 1970 by Dr Lucio C. Tan who was invited by then Prime Minister, Sir Julius Chan, to invest in PNG. Dr Lucio Tan first investment in PNG was in Melanesian Tobacco Pty Ltd in 1976. From humble beginnings the company expanded into steel manufacturing and property investments whilst continuing in agriculture. A merger of two similarly diverse groups in 1991 forms today what is known as the Kenmore Group of Companies. With changes to the Companies Act 1997, and through acquisitions and mergers the Kenmore Group of Companies today, consists of the current portfolio: Atlas Steel PNG: The largest supplier of structural steel, reinforcing steel, merchant steel, pipes and plates in Papua New Guinea. It also locally manufactures and sells a wide range of products include nails, fencing, reinforcing mesh, roofing, cladding, purlins, processed reinforcing steel, and rainwater and hollow-ware products. Daikin PNG: The industry\'s leading PNG Company providing heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions to a broad range of residential commercial and industrial customers throughout PNG. First Investment Finance Limited: Is amongst PNG\'s premiere providers of financial products from foreign exchange & treasury transactions to lending and investments. Rumion Farm: Operates PNG\s largest piggery of 12,000 head of pig plus 4,000 beefherd and corn plantation which is situated on a 4,600 hectare property located 90kms from Lae in the fertile Markham Valley of the Morobe Province. FedEx Express: PNG\s number one provider of business-to-business express delivery services in Papua New Guinea for air and sea freight forwarding and customs clearing. FedEx is able to offer its customers an extensive domestic and international network, integrated with the latest technology. PNG Worldwide Removalists: : The only professional removalists within PNG for home, office and personal effects domestically and internationally. PNG Motors: A locally owned and operated business that has been serving the motoring needs of Papua New Guinea since 1971. Proudly representing Mazda and Hyundai alongside Suzuki and Suzuki Marine throughout the country for vehicles, parts and service, together with a great range of quality assured imported Used Vehicles. Niu Ford, a subsidiary of PNG Motors, imports, distributes and services a range of four-wheel drive passenger and commercial vehicles, for the PNG market, backed by a nation-wide spare parts network. Property: (Trading as Kenmore Property) Investment in Property includes mainly residential and commercial property available for lease located in Port Moresby and Lae.
Company Website: www.kenmore.com.pg
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