Assets and Ledger Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Accounts Payable - Assets and Ledgers

Job title Assets and Ledger Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 17/04/2026

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 20088 RTF Closing 26/10/2025

Contact officer Cheryl Opitz, Senior Manager on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Asset and Ledger Services Officer, is responsible for accurately recording, reconciling and reporting on functions undertaken

in the Fixed Asset and General Ledger.

Context statement

The Asset and Ledger team is a centralised unit within DCDD Finance Services that offers support to agencies for Asset and General

Ledger Maintenance including complex reconciliations.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Create and maintain fixed assets and general ledger accounts in accordance with financial management procedures and policy.

2. Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations for sub ledgers and the general ledger.

3. Provide an effective advisory service to clients and stakeholders, through the proficient use of various communication modes

and systems.

4. Prepare and deliver regular agency reporting in an accurate and timely manner ensuring system integrity is maintained.

5. Actively participate in continuous improvements and best practise through contributing innovative ideas and solutions.

6. Ensure assets are physically controlled and appropriately recorded by organising and conducting scheduled stock-takes via

certification and reconciliations aligned to best practice.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated understanding of accounting systems in a large organisation, including creating and maintaining ledgers.

2. Proven skills in maintaining assets, including knowledge of the accounting of leases in accordance with Australian Accounting

Standards.

3. Demonstrated reconciliation skills, including accuracy and attention to detail with a proven well-developed ability to analyse

and interpret complex accounting issues whilst applying current legislation and relevant standards.

4. Proven ability to work independently and part of a team demonstrating an ability to share knowledge and provide training.

5. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to write and update standard operating

procedures.

1. Proven Advanced Excel skills demonstrating the ability to input, manipulate, retrieve and transfer data accurately.

2. Demonstrated work ethic and personal attributes consistent with DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical

practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal

history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

The work unit values and supports available flexible working options where operationally practical.