Islands Petroleum is an independently owned fuel and lubes distributor, and the exclusive distributor for Mobil lubricants in Papua New Guinea. With the head office based in Kokopo, Islands Petroleum also operates bulk fuel depots in Rabaul, Kimbe, Konebada, Kavieng, Alotau, Popondetta/Orobay and Mt. Hagen as well as lubes and fuel distribution warehouses in Lae, Port Moresby, and Madang.

Accounts Payable Controller
We are currently seeking for Accounts Payable Controller under our Finance Department to be based in our Head Office at Kokopo, East New Britain Province.

The Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Payable Controller will be responsible for overseeing the entire accounts payables, refunds, and deposit functions as well as directing staff in carrying out these duties. Further, this position will communicate with multiple depots, departments, and levels within the organisation, resolving a wide variety of problems and questions that arises. Other key responsibilities include:

Timely payments of vendor invoices, expense, reimbursements, and timely preparation of daily deposits for the bank.
Assist depot administrators and managers on understanding and maintaining the expenditures, which affect their budgets.
Manage Accounts Payable staff – recruitment, training, monitoring & task delegation
Manage pronto - system approvals, Purchase Order requisitions
Ensure correct postings are done
Petty cash approval and cheque processing
Verification of online prompt payment processing
Ensure online funds transfer between branches and reimburse impress accounts are done accurately
Compile daily EFT payments
Manage and record part payments as well as future payments
Overseas payment processing, recording, and uploading for online banking
Assist in locating payment history queries and archive payment documents
Liaise with HR in relations to any payment requests, such as staff loan, medical refunds, etc
Organise creditor payments such as monthly rentals
Support month end closing other ad-hoc tasks within the finance group
Candidate Requirements

The person we seek must have the following:

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce/Economics or Business Management from a recognized tertiary institution.
Registered member of CPA PNG
Minimum of 5 years experiences as an Accounts Payable supervisor or similar
Experience in Pronto or relevant accounting software
Computer literate
Good communication skills both verbal and written
A team player with good personality
Exposure to a complex retail environment., petroleum industry is an advantage
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
Neat and tidy appearance

To Apply

Applications close on Friday, 04th August 2023. Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.