Northern Territory Government

Job title Management Accountant

Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position no. 42004

Business unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Finance Business Partner Reports to p/no. 41996

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Inclusion and vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you diversity and require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For

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selected qualifications, skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure applicant’s merit transparency and better understanding of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Coordinate and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for business units. Support strategic decision-

making through insightful analysis of cost drivers, KPIs, and financial performance. Design and present reports, build financial models,

and provide performance commentary to enable effective operational and capital planning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The “WHAT” to be delivered

Function:

Financial Operations and Reporting

- Prepare month-end procedures and journals, including ad-hoc entries throughout the month.
- Prepare monthly management reports and meet external reporting requirements.
- Monitor and analyse financial performance and data, ensuring alignment with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Report monthly financial results and performance against budget to business units.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Capital Oversight
- Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts aligned with commercial outcomes and regulatory requirements.
- Phase budgets to reflect operational timing and strategic funding allocations.




- Monitor and advise on financial aspects of the Capital Works and Repairs and Maintenance program.

Business Support and Continuous Improvement
- Provide financial advice to support business initiatives, projects, and organisational objectives.
- Engage with business units to resolve financial queries and anomalies identified through analysis.
- Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and procedures.
- Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships across the business.
- Contribute to team meetings, share insights, and facilitate internal training.
- Develop and enhance internal processes to support continuous improvement and ensure compliance with accounting standards

and legislation.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it

Builds effective teams Building robust-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.

Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

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Northern Territory Government

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports Nil No. of Indirect Reports Nil

Key Interactions: Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to

- Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that

celebrates achievement through its people

- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero Harm
- Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Standards of Behaviour,





Management Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk management framework

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal • Solid understanding of accounting principles and communication skills, with the ability to engage their practical application, including preparation effectively across all levels, including senior management. of financial statements and management reports.

- Self-Management: Proven ability to work independently, • Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting,

manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver and management accounting.

high-quality outputs with minimal supervision. • Proven ability to provide risk-based financial

- Analytical Thinking: Advanced analytical and problem- advice, resolve complex financial issues, and

solving skills, with sound judgement and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining

- Business and Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of effective relationships across all levels, with the

financial principles, business operations, and the ability to ability to manage complex issues in a culturally develop and implement effective policies and procedures. diverse environment.

• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with • Strong experience in data analysis and accounting systems and advanced skills in Excel, Word, interpretation of financial information to support and PowerPoint. decision-making.

Desirable • Tertiary qualifications in finance, business, management, • Experience in a large corporate environment in or other relevant discipline with either Chartered utilities, manufacturing, construction, asset

Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant management or mining.

qualification.

FURTHER INFORMATION

- Contact Tanya Cielens on 0438 744 502 for further information about the position
- Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
- The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.

Apply online Approved September 2026

https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357170

Vacancy closes 14/10/2026 Candice Thomson Senior Manager Business Finance – Finance and Business Services

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📌 Management Accountant (Darwin)
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