Financial Accountant

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Power and Water Corporation in Darwin is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the Manager Financial Accounting with statutory reporting and day-to-day accounting activities. You will prepare Annual Financial Statements, interpret Australian Accounting Standards, respond to audit queries, and perform monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

This role sits within the Financial Accounting work unit and offers a structured remuneration package for Band 3 Administrative

Qualifications

• Assist the Manager Financial Accounting in meeting Power and Water’s financial reporting obligations.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements and interpret Australian Accounting Standards.
• Respond to audit queries and provide explanations as needed.
• Handle monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Annual Financial Statements and corresponding notes.
• Interpret and apply Australian Accounting Standards in reporting.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests and inquiries.
• Manage monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to support closing processes.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 017239

Agency: Power and Water Corporation

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Financial Accounting

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: To assist the Manager Financial Accounting in meeting Power and Water’s financial reporting obligations. This includes, preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, interpretation and application of Australian Accounting Standards, responding to audit queries, and monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Contact: Ali Malik, Senior Manager Corporate Finance on [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $141,070 - $170,631 (including salary $124,487 - $150,887)

Experience Level: Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services