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• Join a leading Financial Institution at the forefront of innovation.
• Take ownership of key tax compliance and advisory responsibilities.
• Drive your career forward with professional development opportunities

The Company

Our client is an emerging leader in the financial sector in Papua New Guinea. Over the years, the organisation has grown significantly, expanding its services to a wide range of individuals and sectors throughout the country. With a network of branches across various regions and a focus on modernising its operations, the organisation is committed to providing accessible and innovative financial solutions to its diverse customers. It continues to adapt to the changing needs of its customers, utilising technology to enhance convenience and service delivery.

The Role

The client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Accountant to join their team and support the tax function across various entities. In this role, you will be responsible for managing tax compliance activities, including the timely filing of monthly tax returns, preparing tax account reconciliations, and supporting a range of tax matters in collaboration with the Group Tax & Regulatory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure tax compliance for the Organisation and its related subsidiaries by preparing and filing monthly and annual tax returns, tax clearance certificates, and other necessary compliance documents.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, assist the reporting manager in reviewing tax accounts, and address any tax related matters.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the Internal Revenue Commission, addressing queries from both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal colleagues, providing ad-hoc tax advice to support and enhance tax compliance across the organisation.
• Assist with the quarterly calculation of deferred tax for related subsidiaries.
• Support the monthly calculation of tax depreciation for the tax fixed asset register.
• Actively engage with learning modules offered through People & Culture, working towards relevant certifications or lesson hours as defined by the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related fields
• Be a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with accounting and reporting systems, particularly TechOne or similar accounting software.
• 5+ years of experience in taxation and accounting
• Strong ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team
• In-depth knowledge of local tax regulations
• Familiarity with international accounting standards

To apply for this position, interested candidates are asked to submit:

• A cover letter addressing key criteria of the role
• An updated CV in Microsoft Word format, outlining employment history, educational qualifications, and listing three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#21716" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.