Senior Financial Account

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Financial Services

Environment

Job title Senior Financial Accountant Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 08/01/2027

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 25707 RTF Closing 22/10/2025

Contact Officer Adrian Fojas on or

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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

Provide high quality technical agency wide accounting services and financial management to achieve financial data integrity and regulatory

compliance with financial policies to support business areas and stakeholders.

Context statement

The Financial Services unit provides agency wide accounting services, reporting and financial systems support to achieve integrity of

financial data and regulatory compliance with financial policies. This includes budget management, financial analysis, reporting, and advice

on financial, taxation, procurement, and accounting policies. The unit is responsible for the implementation of financial controls and

governance in line with the Financial Management Act 1995, Procurement Act 1995 and related Treasurer's Direction, Procurement

Direction, Procurement Rules, Australian Accounting Standards, taxation and other regulatory legislation.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Be a trusted advisor on financial accounting and budget management matters, effectively engage with business areas and stakeholders,

and contribute to financial planning and budget monitoring through a strategic and proactive approach.

2. Coordinate and undertake financial management tasks, including monthly financial processing, ensuring deadlines are met whilst

maintaining a high level of accuracy and supporting the wider Financial Services team in achieving the same.

3. Prepare, review, and analyse complex financial, procurement, and taxation reports, including statutory reporting and returns, financial

performance and balance sheet reporting, briefings, and budget submissions.

4. Development and review of work instructions, systems use, policies, and related documents with a governance and compliance focus

to support adept and practical proposals.

5. Lead subordinate staff, and the wider Financial Services team, to achieve results whilst promoting change and supporting staff to adapt

to change.

6. Contribute to continuous improvement of financial functions and services in consultation with the Finance Manager(s) and Chief

Financial Officer.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge and practical application of relevant or similar legislation, regulations, accounting standards, directions, policies, and work

instructions to financial and taxation processing and reporting tasks, including the preparation of financial statements and returns.

2. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with stakeholders as well as the

ability to support and guide fellow team members.

3. Comprehensive analytical and financial management skills, supported by well-developed systems thinking and advanced MS Excel

ability, to enable effective interpretation, understanding, and presentation of financial information.

4. Leadership and staff management skills with an adaptive and supportive approach to change and development of staff that delivers

efficient outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability to think critically and make recommendations through research, analysis and sound judgement, particularly in

providing high level advice on policies, procedures, work instructions, system use, and relevant documents to support efficient and

compliant services and business processes.

Desirable

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, or other relevant discipline, with professional membership of an accounting body (CPA/CA).

2. A sound understanding of the Northern Territory Government's financial management cycles, legislation, and systems.