Based in Daru and reporting to the Deputy Provincial Administrator - Corporate Services, this position leads and oversees all resources and administrative functions of the Finance, Budget and Asset Management (FBAM) Division to ensure effective and efficient management of all Western Provincial Administration (WPA) FBAM responsibilities across sectors, districts and at all organisational levels in accordance with PNG legislation

The position drives revenue generation and optimisation strategies, including royalties from resource projects and provincial taxes and grants to support WPA’s financial sustainability and oversees critical reporting functions to ensure transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making, aligning with PNG’s subnational governance framework.

The role also provides support to the Deputy Provincial Administrator, Corporate Services, and has a significant advisory role to the Provincial Administrator, other Deputy Provincial Administrators and Divisional Managers in the provincial administration, the districts and Local Level Governments (LLGs) on all facets of provincial and district FBAM priorities and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Administration, Financial Management, Accounting, Commerce or a related field recognized by PNG’s Department of Personnel Management. A Masters Degree in a relevant field is preferred and can be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

• Superior knowledge in financial planning, expenditure trend analysis, internal revenue collection strategies (e.g., royalties, taxes, grants), bank reconciliation and the PNG government budgeting practices;
• Sound knowledge of the functions of national, provincial and local-level government functions including PNG’s decentralization framework and subnational reforms;
• Working knowledge of PNG public policy formulation, provincial budget processes, project cycles, infrastructure development, donor funding mechanisms and LLG bookkeeping procedures;
• Significant understanding of the relevance, practices, benefits and reporting capabilities of Financial Management Information and Systems; and
• Understanding of PNG Public Service Legislation including the Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-Level Governments, the Public Services (Management) Act and the Local Government Administration Act and the Public Finances Management Act and relevant Public Service General Orders and Policies.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five (5) years management-level experience in the fields of finance, budgeting, asset management and revenue management in a national/ provincial administration or a deemed equivalent corporate role;
• Superior experience in PNGs provincial government socio-economic and fiscal directives, public policy formulation and implementation in a subnational context;
• Proven work experience in preparing and submitting statutory financial reports, including quarterly budget reviews, monthly management reports, and bank reconciliations; and
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a high-performing team.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated effective managerial, leadership and change management abilities;
• Strong public relations, public speaking, presentation, and written communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders including LLGs;
• Analytical approach in problem solving / decision making to address financial challenges in a resource-constrained environment;
• Proficiency to utilise computer programs to support the operations of the WPA; and
• Service oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism and commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the WPA.

This recruitment is facilitated by Applus PNG Limited.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25056" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.