Job Description

Senior Accounts Officer, HSIP | PATH

• Commencement: August 2026

• Up to 30 June 2028

• Port Moresby based, Papua New Guinea

• Stationed at NDoH

• Open to PNG nationals only

About the Program

The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six-year (2020-2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions.

Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG.

PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership.

PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIO) are:

1. PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces.

2. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces.

PATH’s intermediate outcome (IO’s) are: PHA Leadership, Women in Leadership and Essential Health Services.

PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Accounts Officer, HSIP, will assist the Financial Controller by carrying out a range of financial and accounting activities in line with the best international practice; comply with the requirements of the Public Finance (Management) Act and Finance Instructions issued from time to time; and Development Partners specific requirements

These may include but not limited to;

• Accounts Receivables
• Accounts Payable
• Advances Management
• GST
• Accounts Reconciliations

Key accountabilities

The Senior Accounts Officer will be required to carry out a range of financial accounting activities as directed by the Financial Controller. The exact duties of the accountant will vary depending on the work priorities of the HSIP Accounts Section. These duties may include but is not necessarily limited to the following:

• Manage the advances and acquittals process, which amounts to more than 10 million kina per annum. This includes:

1. Maintaining an up-to-date advance register.

2. Reviewing new advances to ensure they are compliant with the guidelines.

3. Reviewing acquittals to ensure all funds advanced are accounted for.

4. Maintain and update risk assessment register

5. Follow-up outstanding advance holders to ensure they are acquitted in a timely manner.

6. Preparation of monthly financial reports on advances.

• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset register and carryout fixed asset stock-takes.

• Accounts Receivable reconciliation

• Accounts Payable reconciliations

• Identify and communicate any fraudulent activity to the appropriate NDOH manager.

Key deliverables

The expected outcomes are:

• Provide monthly status reports to the HSIP Accounting Manager on the tasks allocated to the accountant.

• Effectively manage the HSIP advances, which includes, proactively following up with advance holders any outstanding advances and ensure they are acquitted.

• Ensure accounts payable are reconciled and paid in a timely manner.

• Ensure fixed asset register is updated in a timely manner (on a monthly basis)

• Ensure reports are accurate and are completed in a timely manner

• Provide high-quality Monthly Reports to the HSIP Financial Controller, EM Corporate Service and other stakeholders as required (in accordance with CBSC reporting guidelines).

Working Arrangement and relationships

The Senior Accounts Officer will report to the HSIP Financial Controller and will have working relationships with:

• HSIP accounts staff
• Program managers
• Project Vendors

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business Management or related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior accounting role, preferably with experience in the government sector and a good understanding of PFMA policies, procedures and systems.

• Demonstrated understanding of the PNG Health sector will be an advantage.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel with demonstrated analytical skills and use of financial reporting tools.

• Good written communication skills with demonstrated experience of preparing high-quality financial reports for senior management.

• Effective time management, with proven delivery of activities and reports on schedule

• CPA or working toward achieving CPA qualification will be advantageous

• Experience in working with gender-based health programs and initiatives to support role of women will be highly regarded

• Demonstrates high level of commitment, good team builder and maintains sound professional behaviour.

• Team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build network and work collaboratively as part of an effective team

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

• Applicants must strictly address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in his/her cover letter when submitting his/her application online, along with his/her CV as a single document.

• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Any applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.

• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.