Job Title: Payroll Officer

Company: WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited

Department: HR/Payroll

Location: Port Moresby

Reports to: Group HR Manager

General Purpose:

As a Payroll Officer, you will play a crucial role in administering employee compensation, ensuring accuracy in payroll processing and compliance with government and labor legislations.

Responsibilities:

- Collect and process daily, weekly, or monthly timesheets.

- Verify and process leave forms using the leave liability reports.

- Assess new starter forms for accurate payroll processing.

- Process payroll, issue pay slips, and update relevant reports.

- Ensure timely and accurate payments for NASFUND, NCSL, TAX, and other deductions.

- Prepare journals and month-end tax reports.

- Respond to and provide information for audit.

- Run leave liability reports and provide to HODs/General Managers.

- Update employees' personal files and provide month-end headcount reports.

- Attend to NASFUND/NCSL applications and former employees' queries.

- Handle payroll-related requests as delegated by the Manager.

Requirements:

- Certificate/Diploma in Business Studies/Accounting/Human Resource.

- Minimum of Five (5) years' experience in Payroll using Attaché or similar systems.

- Familiarity with government and DLIR legislation on Leave, NASFUND, Tax, Over time, Final payment, and
Long service Leave.

- Proficiency in Microsoft suite office, especially Excel.

Functional Skills:

- Communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Good command of written and spoken English.

- Excellent computing skills.

How to Apply:

If you're excited to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role to [email protected].

Application closes by COB Friday, 22 May 2026.