Role Overview:

KPMG in Papua New Guinea is on a growth trajectory, and we require a Semi senior/Senior Accountant to join our Business & Tax Advisory team in Port Moresby. 

You will play a key role in the Business & Tax Advisory Services of the firm​.

The range of assistance required under Business & Tax Advisory covers a broad scope of professional support of KPMG’s clients to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities for growth, drive positive and sustainable change, identify solutions for complex challenges and support the growth of the PNG society at large.​

KPMG PNG is a key part of the broader KPMG South Pacific Practice, and we work in teams across Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.   ​

This role will see you decisively deliver new ways of thinking, big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues. This role is driven by delivering a quality services that leads to strong relationships with a portfolio of tax clients across a range of industry sectors. ​​

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for specific defined work environments, completing all tasks to a standard that meets the Firms expectations.
• Finds and document quires and their conclusions in consultations with relevant team members
• Keeps senior team members informed of significant development and progress on the engagement.
• Proactive looks for and finds opportunities to increase engagement and capacity.
• Acts in line with independence requirements always both personally and from a Firm perspective.
• Meets business development requirements as outlined in the KPMG Client for Life Roadmap
• Learns and understand how to build and keep strong working relationship with client contacts
• Uses analytical skills to articulate the business issues and needs
• Maintains documentations by Firms standards
• Begins to find possible opportunities that can add value to the business and shares them with senior members of the team
• Meets firm deadlines during the performance cycle for self, inclusive of goal setting, engagement reviews, quarterly check ins and yearend review.
• Works collaboratively alongside people who have diverse range of skills, styles and approaches.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Previous accounting experience, including bookkeeping, account reconciliation, audit readiness, and preparation of financial statements
• Currently completing or has completed CPA qualification
• Commerce, business or accounting degree (desirable)
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• An honest and ethical approach to business which will provide a natural fit with KPMG's values
• Mature, stable and of the highest moral character
• Ability to communicate with staff and clients on an informal and formal basis
• Strong sense of community involvement 
• Organised, methodical and responsible work habits
• Co-operative, friendly manner with good communication skills
• A high degree of organisational and presentation skills
• A high degree of motivation

We offer agile and flexible work practices in a moder and innovative work environment.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Thank you