Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Financial Accountant
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position No. 17239
Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Financial Accounting Reports to P/No. 22537

Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies
Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for
diversity and Special the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this
Measures position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority

consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here

Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here

Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding of
Merit the reasons for decision. For further information: click here

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Function:
• Preparation of various external reporting obligations as required, including but not limited to, reporting obligations to the Utilities

Commission and the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation.

- Reconciliation and analysis of complex general ledger accounts and provide assistance and training to other junior members of the team as

required. Respond to accounting queries from management, staff and other external stakeholders as required.

- Provide financial accounting advice in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislation that affect the Corporation and its

subsidiary,



including the preparation of accounting policy and procedures to ensure consistency with relevant accounting standards.

- Assist in the interpretation and implementation of new and revised accounting standards to ensure the Corporation and its subsidiary are

compliant with accounting standards.

- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety and environmental policy, safety principles, corporate values and behaviours.

Business Planning
• In consultation with Senior Management and the Chief Financial Officer, assist in establishing performance targets and participate in business

planning and strategy determinations.

- Assist in the preparation of budgets and other management plans with respect to Finance and Business Services.

Leadership
• Act under own initiative and be able to respond pro-actively in a changing and dynamic environment.

- Ability to manage upwards and obtain support in an environment of conflicting priorities and perspectives.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-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.

AT POWER AND WATER:

Job Description Northern Territory Government
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.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports Nil No. of Indirect Reports N/A
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers

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

- Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential • Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and • The ability to analyse, interpret and successfully
application of accounting standards and legislation. communicate financial results to a range of

- Demonstrated comprehensive use of accounting stakeholders.

software packages and an advanced Excel skill level. • Demonstrated knowledge with a minimum of five
- A self-starter and robust team player with a high years’ experience in complex accounting concepts,

level of attention to detail and commitment to advanced analytical skills and complex
providing a professional client service as well as reconciliations in a commercial working
willingness to respond to changing work environment.
requirements to enable the team to meet its goals.

- Strong oral communication and business writing

skills, including the ability to interact effectively with
a range of internal and external stakeholders and
people of a diverse cultures.

Desirable • Tertiary qualifications in finance, business, • Experience in a similar role in a large corporate
management, or other relevant discipline with environment in utilities or similar industry with an
either Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing understanding of contemporary issues relating to
Accountant qualification. the power and water industry in the Northern

Territory.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Ali Malik, Senior Manager Corporate Finance on [email protected] for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358883 Approved October 2026
Vacancy Closes 01/11/2026 Graciano Chatikobo Chief Financial Officer

AT POWER AND WATER:

📌 Financial Accountant (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin