Finance Support Officer

at  Department of Corrections

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Finance and Business Services
Job title Finance Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Fulltime Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 – $85,611 Location Darwin
Position number 47448 RTF 313602 Closing 02/02/2025
Contact officer Jason Woodman on 08 8935 7594 or Jason.Woodman@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=313602

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Support the Accounting Manager to deliver a high standard of financial services, advice and expertise including financial report preparation
and presentation, data analysis and investigation, debt management, financial reconciliation processes and liaison with internal and
external stakeholders.
Context statement
The role is a key member of a small multi-skilled team providing finance and accounting services to internal clients. The role has regular
client contact requiring well developed communication and interpersonal skills, professional client services and is a contact point for the
department’s trust management coordination.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide financial support services to the department, such as accounts payable, financial account reconciliations and debtor, revenue
and credit card management.
2. Provide support and advice to operational staff regarding financial activities and the application of correct accounting and compliance
methodologies.
3. Provide reports and information to assist divisions in their financial management responsibilities.
4. Identify financial issues, anomalies and inconsistencies and resolve and correct as appropriate.
5. Assist senior finance staff as required with departmental financial reporting and governance responsibilities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Strong accounting and financial management skills with demonstrated experience in an accounting or finance role, including an ability
to undertake analysis and provide advice on revenue and expenditure classification.
2. Working knowledge of organisational budget management and financial reporting processes and tools.
3. A high level of honest and integrity with demonstrated strong individual work ethic together with experience working collaboratively
in a small team.
4. Strong interpersonal skills combined with well-developed oral and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining quality standards and accurate administrative records and data entry with the ability to
manage multiple responsibilities, meet competing deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. Proven experience and competency in a range of computer systems and software applications, including word processing,
spreadsheets, financial and information management databases.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications or study towards accounting, commerce, or business.
2. Knowledge of the financial management cycles, financial legislation, and systems that influence Public Sector accounting and financial
procedures in the Territory.
Further information
The Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on department premises, facilities
or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and
the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check (confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to
commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All NT
Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Please refer the Job description for details