Company :

About Us:

Hastings Deering (PNG) Ltd is one of the largest Caterpillar dealer networks in the world. We sell, service and support the complete range of Caterpillar machinery used in the mining, construction, agricultural, materials handling and government sectors.  Over the last 75 years, we have built a reputation for hiring and developing the industry’s best and delivering an exemplary level of service to our customers and colleagues.

About the Role:

We currently have an excellent opportunity for 2x Accounts Officers to join our Finance and Administration team based in Port Moresby. This role primarily exists to ensure timely and accurate payments to Company Suppliers – within PNG and overseas.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Officers will be responsible for:

• Ensure safety goals are achieved through personal commitment, no harm to self or others and participation in safety initiatives.
• Display fairness, exhibit trust and create real teamwork and sharing.
• Proactively seek and maintain collaborative working relationships with peers and managers to deliver results.
• Ensure opportunities for continuous improvement are identified and reported.
• Make sure that agreed AP and accounting processes are adhered to.
• Process and facilitate timely payment of supplier invoices, including local suppliers, freight vendors, foreign exchange (FX) orders, and other creditor accounts.
• Coordinate ting import documentation to be submitted to Banks to complete FX order compliance obligations.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation/forms, approvals and processed in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to queries from suppliers and internal customers regarding vendor payments in a timely professional manner.
• Continuous engagement with external (internal) stakeholders in ensuring vendor payments occur as required and services are not compromised.
• Other ad hoc tasks and duties as required

About You:

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Must have Grade 12 school certificate.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Business & Administration Procedures and Credit Principals.
• Proven ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external customers; influencing to ensure that actions are followed through in an appropriate timeframe.
• Excellent computer knowledge, working with Microsoft Office, solid experience with MS-Excel, Systems exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar.

“Only candidates based in Port Moresby are encouraged to apply”.

To express interest in this challenging and rewarding role, submit your application including current updated CV, copies of certificates, references, valid police clearance and apply via Workday Career page.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button. 

Enquiries: Please call our HR Team on (675) 300 8300

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Wednesday 16th September 2026.