Payroll Officer, Internal Client Services

About The Role:

Deloitte Papua New Guinea is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Internal Client Services (ICS) team in Port Moresby. This is an immediate opportunity for a payroll professional who is ready to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and confidential payroll administration services. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll processes, employee records, statutory obligations, and payroll reporting are managed efficiently and in compliance with Deloitte policies and Papua New Guinea legislative requirements.

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Responsibilities:

As a Payroll Officer, you will:

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on time, including salary changes, allowances, deductions, leave adjustments, and final payments.
• Maintain employee payroll records for new hires, transfers, employee changes, and terminations.
• Ensure timely compliance with statutory obligations, including Salary & Wages Tax (SWT), superannuation contributions, and other payroll-related reporting requirements.
• Perform payroll and staff ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Reconcile Long Service Leave (LSL), Annual Leave (AL), and Sick Leave balances within the Attaché payroll system.
• Prepare leave balance reports and leave liability reports for Finance.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries in a professional, accurate, and confidential manner.
• Prepare payroll reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for Finance and management review.
• Maintain data integrity and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and controls.
• Administer and update employee information within the Nasfund and NCSL Employer Portals.
• Support payroll improvement initiatives, data clean-up activities, reconciliations, and other payroll-related projects.
• About You

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in payroll administration, including payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and employee data maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of the Attaché Payroll System, including payroll processing, reporting, employee data management, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Nasfund and NCSL Employer Portals is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, numeracy, and reconciliation skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to prepare payroll schedules and reports.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Talent, and other business teams.

Why Deloitte

At Deloitte, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your impact truly counts. We’re a purpose-driven organisation committed to inclusion, innovation, and your professional growth. Join us for a supportive work environment, continuous learning opportunities, and a clear path to develop your career.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your payroll career, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@deloitte.com.pg no later than 11 September 2026.

Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Deloitte PNG is part of the Deloitte Australia member firm, and there will also be opportunities within the wider Deloitte Australia network.