Senior Accountant

NT Fire and Emergency Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Fire and Emergency Services in Darwin seeks a Senior Accountant (Administrative Officer 7) to join the Finance Branch, delivering strategic accounting services and expert advice to support agency outcomes.

You will assist the Assistant Director Accounting and Taxation, provide governance-focused financial guidance, and train internal stakeholders on finance matters and controls.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of and experience delivering financial and accounting services, including statements.
• Proven experience managing EOFY processes and reporting, risk management and audits coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with contemporary finance IT and office software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of quality accounting, taxation and asset management functions.
• Deliver efficient services including advising on complex accounting and taxation matters and preparing reports and briefs.
• Provide expert level advice to senior executives on complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Prepare high-level documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain an ongoing audit plan to review finance procedures and compliance audits.
• Lead complex projects with agency-wide implications.

Skills

Accounting expertise

EOFY reporting

Stakeholder communication

Finance software proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CA qualifications

Tools

Finance software

IT and office software

Job description

Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Finance

Job title Senior Accountant Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin

Position number 20053 RTF 359814 Closing 11/11/2026

Contact officer Paul Kelly on 08 8947 7233 or [e-mail]

About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary Objective
Support the Assistant Director Accounting and Taxation by providing strategic and pro-active delivery of quality, client-focussed services that
support the agency achieve required outcomes. Provide expert accounting advice on a range of matters, and services in accordance with relevant
statutory and Accounting Standards and within the Government regulatory framework. Provide training to relevant internal stakeholders on
financial matters including governance controls.

Context Statement
The Finance Branch comprises two sections: Budget Management and Accounting and Taxation. It provides client support services to the agency
in the areas of budget management, financial management and reporting, tax management and travel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Contribute to the design and delivery of quality accounting, taxation and asset management functions and initiatives.
• 2. Delivery of effective, efficient, and contemporary services including providing advice on complex accounting and taxation matters,
  preparing Reporting of Government Services and Estimates Committee Briefs, data management and reporting.
• 3. Provide expert level advice to senior executives regarding complex accounting and taxation matters.
• 4. Prepare a range of high-level documents for a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• 5. Provide an ongoing audit plan to review the procedures and processes within Finance Branch and manage the agency compliance audits.
• 6. Lead specific complex projects with agency-wide implications.

Selection criteria

Essential

• 1. High level knowledge of and experience in delivering financial and accounting services including. preparation of financial statements for
  Annual Reports in accordance with required legislative, regulatory governance requirements / standards.
• 2. Proven experience managing EOFY processes and reporting, risk management and undertaking / coordinating financial audits.
• 3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate / interact with influence with a diverse range of
  stakeholders including at the executive level.
• 4. Well-developed skills using contemporary finance, IT and office software and systems.

Desirable

• 1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g., accounting, finance or business.
• 2. Qualifications in management/or as a Chartered Professional Accountant.
• 3. Experience working in a para-military organisation.

Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and be subject of scrutiny against police intelligence holdings.