Management Accountant

Location: Papua New Guinea

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Right Talent is currently recruiting on behalf of one of Papua New Guinea's largest automotive dealership and industrial equipment distributors. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Management Accountant to oversee financial operations, drive cost-efficiency, and provide vital commercial analysis for multiple branches.

In this role, you will act as a key business partner, transforming financial data into actionable strategic insights that support senior leadership in making profitable decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial control experience, preferably within a dealership, fleet, logistics, or multi-branch retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control: Prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and branch performance reports to senior executives.
Inventory & Asset Control: Implement and oversee strict stock audit procedures, part/vehicle inventory reconciliations, and fixed asset registry tracking across multiple regional hubs.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with department heads to drive annual budget formulations, operational cost control strategies, and continuous cash flow forecasting.
Taxation & Compliance: Oversee and coordinate statutory compliance, including the accurate preparation and filing of monthly VAT, group returns, and other national tax requirements.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash-handling functions, banking reconciliations, and branch disbursements while actively tracking receivables to optimize working capital.
Audit & Advisory: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring robust internal controls and immediate corrective action on discrepancies.

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Active professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIMA, CA) is highly desirable.
Experience Level:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
- Prior experience working within automotive, heavy equipment, logistics, or retail distribution is strongly preferred.
Technical Prowess: Expert proficiency in ERP accounting platforms (e.g., Titan, SAP, or similar dealership management software) alongside advanced MS Excel/G-Suite data modeling skills.
Interpersonal Strength: Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to challenge commercial assumptions and build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.
Local Compliance Knowledge: Strong, working knowledge of regional tax codes, audit compliance, and general business regulations.