Job Description
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Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Management Accountant
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position no. 42002
Business unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin
Reports to Finance Business Partner Reports to p/no. 41997
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for
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
Special Measures more information about applying for this position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans 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
applicants tertiary 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,
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 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.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
LAST UPDATED: October 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
Job Description Northern Territory Government
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 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 Code of Conduct, 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
1. Contact Candice Thomson on (08) 89 234 675 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 and the value of an extra week’s annual leave.
Apply online Approved August 2026
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328626
Vacancy closes 15/09/2026 Candice Thomson, Senior Manager Business Finance – Finance
and Business Services
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