Senior Financial Analyst

at  Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet

Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Corporate Services
Cabinet
Job title Senior Financial Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 33248 RTF 314045 Closing 27/01/2025
Contact officer Matthew Young on 08 8999 7523 or matthew.young@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=314045

TERTIARY 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
As part of a high performing Chief Minister and Cabinet shared services team, provide high quality services and advice on financial,
accounting and taxation matters to ensure the accuracy, performance and effectiveness of the agency meeting compliance and
government frameworks. Chief Minister and Cabinet shared services team provides financial services for the Department of the
Chief Minister and Cabinet and Department of Treasury and Finance.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high quality finance, accounting, and taxation services in compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and government
frameworks.
2. Perform reconciliations, prepare and process adjusting journals for the agency including end of month and end of year journals,
and other financial tasks as required.
3. Assist in development and implementation of accounting policies to ensure agencies operate within relevant legislation and
the Government’s financial management framework.
4. Assist Manager Finance in preparing the agency’s reporting including but not limited to financial statements, estimate’s briefs
and Treasury and Commonwealth reporting.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in accrual accounting, preparation of financial reports, including journals processing, reconciliations,
collation, and presentation of financial data.
2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex financial analysis, compliance, and provision of financial advice.
3. Demonstrated sound knowledge of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Good and Services Tax (GST) legislations and their
application in a complex environment.
4. Highly developed written, oral, and interpersonal skills and the ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively and
strategically with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide a professional client focused service, regarding financial implications to a range of clients.
6. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met.
7. Demonstrated attention to detail with a focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and provision
of advice.
8. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in a changing environment.
9. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Detailed knowledge of the accounting systems, the Northern Territory Government financial management framework
including the Financial Management Act and other relevant legislation.
2. High levels of competency in spreadsheets, financial databases, and general Microsoft Office applications.
3. Bachelor of Accounting (or equivalent) and accreditation with a professional accounting body

Please refer the Job description for details