Job descriptionAgency: Department of CorrectionsWork unit: Finance and Business ServicesJob title: Finance Support OfficerDesignation: Administrative Officer 4Job type: FulltimeDuration: OngoingSalary: $75,091 – $85,611Location: DarwinPosition number: 47448RTF: 313602Closing: 02/02/2025Contact officer: Jason Woodman on 08 8935 7594 or ****** the agency: Department of CorrectionsApply online: Job ApplicationAPPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities.
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.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.Key duties and responsibilities:Provide financial support services to the department, such as accounts payable, financial account reconciliations, and debtor, revenue, and credit card management.Provide support and advice to operational staff regarding financial activities and the application of correct accounting and compliance methodologies.Provide reports and information to assist divisions in their financial management responsibilities.Identify financial issues, anomalies, and inconsistencies and resolve and correct as appropriate.Assist senior finance staff as required with departmental financial reporting and governance responsibilities.Selection criteria:Essential:Strong accounting and financial management skills with demonstrated experience in an accounting or finance role.Working knowledge of organisational budget management and financial reporting processes and tools.A high level of honesty and integrity with a strong individual work ethic and experience working collaboratively in a small team.Strong interpersonal skills combined with well-developed oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to maintaining quality standards and accurate administrative records and data entry.An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.Proven experience and competency in a range of computer systems and software applications.Desirable:Tertiary qualifications or study towards accounting, commerce, or business.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 or while working off-site.
The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and the successful applicant/s will undergo a criminal history 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.
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