Eric Diro Babona

Experience

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  Internal Revenue Commission PNG

  Jan 1993 - Sept 1994

  Tax Officer

  Raising Tax Assessments for Individuals, Partnerships, Trusts, and Companies. General Tax matters.

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  Telikom PNG Limited

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Manager Taxation & Insurance

  Reporting to Executive Manager in this role, I was responsible for Taxation, Insurance and Risk Management portfolios of the organisation. With the annual turn over K20 million and over K350 million worth of Telecommunication Assets, I ensured all statutory compliance obligations, risk mitigation impacts were diligently managed and executed.

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  Telikom PNG Limited

  Oct 2008 - Nov 2011

  Manager Financial Accounting

  Reporting to the Head of Finance in this capacity, my key responsibilities included managing, controlling and leading Financial Accounting, Treasury Services, Taxation, SAP reporting system, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Insurance, Revenue Assurance, functions of Telikom PNG Limited.

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  Telikom PNG Limited

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2015

  Financial Controller

  Reporting to CFO, I was responsible and accountable for managing, controlling, and leading Financial Accounting, Treasury Services, Taxation, Insurance and Billing & Revenue Assurance arms of the organization.

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  Security Industries Authority of Papua New Guinea

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

  Finance & Administration Manager

  Security Industries Authority is the regulatory body of the Security services industry in Papua New Guinea. It's primary function is to certify, approve and issue permits to the duly registered Security companies to conduct security services in Papua New Guinea. It is a State Agent whose Chief Executive Officer is also the Registrar of the Organisation.Reporting to the Registrar, my role is to lead the mixture of vibrant pool of professionals in Finance, Human Resources, ICT, and Compliance & Enforcements Units to deliver results. My milestone achievements included closing off significant legacy matters, like, 6 years of outstanding unaudited Financial Statements, Taxation and Investment Promotion compliance obligations. I have also initiated Business process improvement projects with successful outcomes. Show less

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  National Aviation Services Limited

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  Financial Controller & Company Secretary

  National Aviation Services Limited is a third level airline company proving air services to the rural population Southern and Momase regions in Papua New Guinea. NAS also has subsidiaries in Agri-business, Building & Construction, Hospitality & Catering and Wellness & fitness industries.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, my responsibilities are very broad, covering, finance & accounting, taxation, Insurance, business administration and Board reporting and statutory compliance portfolios. Show less

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  EDB Accountants & Business Advisors

  Dec 2021 - now

  Principal Director

  Partnering and supporting individuals and Companies across all businesses with bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, payroll and general business advisory services.