Assistant Financial Reporting Manager - Tax and Treasury

About the role

BAT Papua New Guinea is looking for an Assistant Financial Reporting Manager in Port Moresby. The role reports to the Financial Controller and manages the Tax and Treasury function within Corporate Finance, covering the company's tax and treasury operations, including accurate tax calculation, reporting and payment to the IRC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tax compliance and reporting, including tax computations, statutory filings, tax payments, forecasting, annual tax returns, reconciliations and tax controls.
• Act as the key tax business partner with internal teams, tax authorities, legal teams, treasury and external advisors on audits, tax matters and corporate tax governance.
• Direct balance sheet and general ledger operations, including account reconciliations and tax balances.
• Oversee month-end and period-end closing for tax and treasury, including journal postings, GL clearing, variance analysis and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, from capital expenditure and capitalization through depreciation, disposals, the fixed asset register and Assets Under Construction.
• Lead fixed asset governance and control, including annual asset verification, physical asset reconciliation and investigation of variances.
• Oversee the insurance portfolio, including renewals, claims management, premium administration and coverage assessments.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant commercial or corporate experience.
• Professional accounting qualification or membership (e.g. CPAPNG) preferred.
• Big 4 audit or advisory experience (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) is an added advantage.
• Strong commercial competence, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and proactive, analytical and goal-oriented approach.

Required skills

• Financial accounting and IFRS/IAS
• Taxation and statutory compliance

What we offer

• Annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support and a flexible holiday plan
• Online learning platforms and personalized growth programs