Financial and Management Accounting Manager

Senior Manager Admin Band 4 - Remuneration Package Range $170,084 - $196,756
Executive Contract Manager - Remuneration Package Range $192,824
Accounts
Darwin
An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered or the successful applicant may be appointed on an ongoing basis.

At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work.

Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.

Your New Role

The Financial and Management Accounting Manager position is an integral part of the Finance Team. The position provides expert technical and strategic accounting advice on the provision of financial, management and project accounting services providing information to assist with the strategic direction of the business.

The role is responsible for managing the financial accounting functions including the coordination of the Annual Financial Report and accompanying notes, the external audit program, month end processing, account reconciliations, tax effect accounting, lodgement of monthly business activity statements, payroll tax and annual fringe benefits tax with a focus on continuous improvement. The position also manages the quarterly forecasts and the delivery of the quarterly performance report.

Your accountabilities include:

• Provide expert technical and strategic accounting advice on the provision of financial, management and project accounting services providing information to assist with the strategic direction of the business.

• Manage the financial accounting functions including the coordination of the annual Financial Report and accompanying notes, the external audit program, month end processing, account reconciliations, tax effect accounting, lodgement of monthly business activity statements, payroll tax and annual fringe benefits tax with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Manage the coordination of the forecasting requirements including quarterly performance report and assisting with the delivery of the annual Statement of Corporate Intent.

• Assist with the management of the project accounting functions including the fixed asset register, asset revaluations, and project reporting.

• Develop and implement financial management and accounting policies ensuring compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation.

• Provide effective leadership, mentoring and management of the accounting team including ensuring resource levels are sufficient to meet reporting deadlines as required.

• Provide ongoing support, training, advice and guidance to Accounting Staff, management and staff.

• Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders to project a positive image of Territory Generation internally and externally.

• Actively model Territory Generation's Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in order to drive a constructive culture.

Your skills & experience:

• An ability to provide expert advice on interpreting and complying with Australian and International Accounting Standards and taxation legislation.

• Significant demonstrated experience in commercial accounting in a complex commercial environment including auditing, reconciliations, budgeting and the preparation of complex financial statements.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project accounting and reporting requirements in a commercial environment.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem solve, drive tactical business decisions and actively improve processes.

• Demonstrated ability in policy development and implementation, and the ability to manage associated change, whilst leading and motivating staff and developing the skills base of the work unit.

• Proven ability to effectively lead and develop teams to deliver comprehensive operational outcomes linked to overall strategies. Advanced user in MS Excel with the ability to maintain and interpret complex valuation models and manage large volumes of data.

• Superior interpersonal skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution in order to balance competing demands and influence outcomes.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Degree in accounting, finance, business or similar, with either Certified Practising Accountant or Chartered Accountant post-graduate qualifications.

• Postgraduate qualifications in business management or similar.

• Experience in a large corporate environment in utilities or related environments (which utilise large enterprise resource planning systems) with an understanding of contemporary issues relating to the power industry in the Northern Territory.

This is an ongoing role and requires Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or other eligible visa type.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Nikita MacMurray, Manager Finance, on or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 50821
Closing date: 06/07/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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