Manager, Financial Accounting

Join Westpac PNG and help deliver accurate financial reporting, strong financial control, and insightful analysis that supports sound business decision-making and regulatory compliance.

About Us

We are a bank that’s been around for generations, helping our customers grow and prosper with their business. We are also committed to our vision: to be our customers’ #1 Bank and Partner Through Life.

As the oldest bank and first company in Australia, we have more than 200 years of continuous service to the people of Papua New Guinea. Through our unique portfolio of brands, we support and serve a vast clientele.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, PNG. This role is primarily responsible for supporting the Financial Controller by delivering high-quality financial reporting, management reporting, financial analysis, and accounting oversight. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial returns, regulatory reporting, reconciliations, and management insights. The role also supports strategic initiatives through business case analysis, technical accounting guidance, and continuous improvement within the Finance team.

What are my key areas of focus?

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and semi-annual financial accounting returns
• Working with the Manager - Regulatory Reporting to provide financial accounting data required for compliance reporting to the central bank
• Preparing business cases to support new investments, strategies and other business decisions including analysis of accounting treatment for proposed transactions.
• Preparing expense and revenue analysis for the business and supporting cost reduction initiatives
• Initially performing and then leading month end accounting duties as directed
• Responsible for general ledger reconciliation process
• Assist in training and development of Accounting Officers
• Supporting the Financial Controller with input to the Finance contribution to Risk Committee and Board papers

What do I need?

In order to perform this role successfully, you should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• CA or CPA qualification, or active progress towards completion.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Previous experience within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience working with financial accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

What’s in it for me?

Playing a significant part in the future of the business, your career development is important to us. We will provide a platform that allows you to keep learning and growing, backed by a fantastic team of people within a can-do, supportive structure. Along with this, you will access benefits in banking, wealth and insurance offers in the market.

For professionally accredited candidates, this role offers the opportunity to further develop your expertise, work alongside experienced finance leaders, and contribute to key strategic and regulatory initiatives.

What’s it like to work there?

We are a bank that aims to provide a supportive working environment with a phenomenal corporate culture. We value diversity and inclusion, and we’re proud to provide a working environment with opportunities and flexibility for our team. Being part of the Westpac Family means you’ll be part of a culturally diverse team that’s been around for over 200 years.

How do I apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, just click on the APPLY button and get started in your application process.

Online Application Requirements:

Your application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and must be submitted online. You will need to COMPLETE ALL sections of the APPLICATION FORM and UPLOAD a PDF or Word version of your resume, copies of your credentials and your Identifications. (NID, Birth Certificate & Police Clearance)