Job Overview

The Project Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing the financial aspects of complex projects, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting. This role is ideal for a highly skilled finance professional with a background as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, who brings strong expertise in project management and claims administration. The position requires a balance of technical accounting skills, strategic oversight, and hands-on project involvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations for assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures across project teams.
• Prepare detailed project financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Provide insights into project profitability, cash flow, and risk exposure.
• Support decision-making by delivering clear, actionable financial analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, and senior management to align financial strategies with project goals.
• Communicate complex financial information in clear, accessible language for non-finance staff.
• Oversee preparation, submission, and reconciliation of project-related claims to clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external recharges, ensuring proper allocation of costs across departments and projects.
• Track outstanding claims and recharges, follow up for timely settlement, and maintain accurate records.
• Provide clear reporting on claims status, recoveries, and recharge allocations to management.

Skills/Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager with exposure to project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations in Papua New Guinea.
• Demonstrated experience in managing claims and recharges within project environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into practical insights.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25873" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.