An opportunity has become available to join the City of Darwin's finance team as a Financial Accountant!

The main objective of this position is to provide professional accounting services and accurate financial reporting and analysis with a focus on monthly and annual financial reporting. The role supports the Manager Accounting Services ensuring compliance with statutory and legislative requirements, general ledger integrity and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Council's finance function.

Key responsibilities: -

• To oversee, coordinate, plan and deliver on the operational requirements of the Finance Officers team to ensure timely and professional delivery of services in accordance with Municipal and Business plans.
• Monitor and report on the performance of accounting service delivery and any other relevant reporting required for the Program Area
• Ensure accounting services are completed in accordance with the approved budgets and develop, manage and report on the cost effective and efficient provision of services within the areas of responsibility.

About YOU

Do you have a keen eye for details. This is vital for this role. You will also have experience in preparing annual financial statement and experience in interpreting legislation and regulations relevant to financial reporting.

******Desirable experience:

• Local government experience
• Authority experience

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a base salary of $114,675.03 per annum plus applicable 11.5% superannuation.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Christy Ratnakumar on 0448 689 859 during business hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

Applications close 5 pm on 30 April 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.