Financial Controller Department of Works & Highways (DoWH), Papua New Guinea - Australia Transport S
- Recruiter
- GHD Group
- Location
- Port Moresby, Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 26 May 2022
- Closes
- 14 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 5312
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
About us
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. GHD's International Development Assistance (IDA) Team delivers project management and technical services for the world's largest development organisations to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
The Papua New Guinea - Australia Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP) continues the Australian Government's long term commitment to the PNG transport infrastructure sector. The shared long term goal of TSSP is a safer, more reliable transport system in place enabling economic and social development in PNG.
About the Role
The Financial Controller DoWH is a fixed term position until October 2023 reporting to the TSSP Program Finance Manager. The position is responsible for the timely and accurate management of all expenditure of TSSP funds through the DFAT DoWH TSSP trust accounts. The focus of the role is to ensure all activities associated with the payment cycle operate in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner following relevant legislation and financial guidelines. A key aspect of the role involves close liaison with DoWH key counterpart managers and staff both in headquarters and provincial offices to assist DoWH to comply with policies and procedures and relevant GoPNG legislation in the management and payment of DFAT monies. Eligible candidates must have the following specific skill requirements:
You will be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and high level of personnel integrity Ideally you will have experience working in development partner programs and a ll candidates must adhere to GHD's Child Protection Policy, Integrity Management Policy, Code of Conduct and other key policies. To express your interest please Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter addressing the specific skill requirements. Closing date Sunday 12 June 2022.
GHD is committed to protecting children and their rights and requires all IDA Personnel to comply with the GHD Child Protection Policy and the GHD International Development Assistance Child Protection Procedures in delivering development assistance services. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Why GHD?
Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.
Our commitment to you
Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.
Who we are
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation . GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. GHD's International Development Assistance (IDA) Team delivers project management and technical services for the world's largest development organisations to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
The Papua New Guinea - Australia Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP) continues the Australian Government's long term commitment to the PNG transport infrastructure sector. The shared long term goal of TSSP is a safer, more reliable transport system in place enabling economic and social development in PNG.
About the Role
The Financial Controller DoWH is a fixed term position until October 2023 reporting to the TSSP Program Finance Manager. The position is responsible for the timely and accurate management of all expenditure of TSSP funds through the DFAT DoWH TSSP trust accounts. The focus of the role is to ensure all activities associated with the payment cycle operate in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner following relevant legislation and financial guidelines. A key aspect of the role involves close liaison with DoWH key counterpart managers and staff both in headquarters and provincial offices to assist DoWH to comply with policies and procedures and relevant GoPNG legislation in the management and payment of DFAT monies. Eligible candidates must have the following specific skill requirements:
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with at least 5 years relevant experience;
- Professional membership with CPA PNG and completed / completing professional recognition at Associate Level;
- Experience working in or with public administration or international organisations;
- Experience in leading and managing a group of staff working in the financial area;
- Demonstrated expertise in applying financial regulations and procedures and mitigating fraud and financial mismanagement;
- High level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation to achieve desired outcomes, and to communicate in a clear and concise manner;
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and manage conflicting work demands;
- Demonstrated competence with a range of software programs including computerised accounting packages such as MYOB and the Microsoft suite (particularly Microsoft Excel);
- Developed analytical skills including the ability to assess problems and identify and implement solutions in a change resistant environment.
You will be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and high level of personnel integrity Ideally you will have experience working in development partner programs and a ll candidates must adhere to GHD's Child Protection Policy, Integrity Management Policy, Code of Conduct and other key policies. To express your interest please Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter addressing the specific skill requirements. Closing date Sunday 12 June 2022.
GHD is committed to protecting children and their rights and requires all IDA Personnel to comply with the GHD Child Protection Policy and the GHD International Development Assistance Child Protection Procedures in delivering development assistance services. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Why GHD?
Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.
Our commitment to you
Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.
Who we are
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation . GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.