About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

To support this growth, we’ve established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

As K92 enters a period of rapid expansion, we are seeking to add a Finance Officer to our Business Support team. In this role you will provide BAU finance support to the Australian entity to ensure continuity across routine finance processing, administration, and day-to-day operations. The role is responsible for supporting key activities including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, ad-hoc payroll administration, month-end processes, and general finance tasks, thereby assisting the finance function to maintain service levels and deliver its core responsibilities effectively.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Support accounts payable processing for the Australian entity, ensuring payments are prepared accurately and in compliance with approved processes, internal controls, and approval requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices, approvals, and supporting documentation to support timely finance processing.
• Prepare weekly bank and cash reconciliations for the Australian entity, including monitoring cash movements, maintaining accurate banking records, and preparing corporate credit card schedules and related reconciliations to support accurate recording and month-end reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll administration tasks for the Australian entity, including preparation of payroll support information, distribution of payslips, and other routine payroll-related administrative activities as required.
• Monitor shared finance inboxes, respond to routine queries, and escalate matters where required.
• Assist with the month-end closing process for the Australian entity in QuickBooks, including preparation of journals, account reconciliations, and other accounting support tasks.
• Support the maintenance of accounting records for the Australian entity, including assistance with monthly and quarterly reporting workbooks and related schedules.
• Maintain finance records, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and audit readiness.
• Ensure finance activities performed within the role comply with relevant internal policies and applicable legislative, tax, and audit requirements.
• Assist with identifying and implementing improvements in finance administration, accounts payable processes, and related systems.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting support, and general business improvement assistance as requested.
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About You

Ideal applicants will be degree qualified and have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar role

In addition to this, applicants should also be able to demonstrate some or all the following 

• Relevant experience in a similar finance or accounting support role, with the ability to quickly become effective in the position and operate with minimal onboarding, training, or supervision.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite, Pronto and QuickBooks.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
• Ability to build productive and constructive interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally

Life at K92 

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.