Welcome to Roper Gulf Regional Council, a captivating world of endless possibilities located in the south-eastern region of the picturesque Top End in the Northern Territory. With an expansive operational footprint spanning a remarkable 201,000 square kilometres, we proudly hold the distinction of being one of the largest councils in the Northern Territory.

Roper Gulf Regional Council is recruiting for Management Accountant to join our finance team in Katherine. Our Management Accountant assist the Finance Manager in planning and delivering financial services within the Roper Gulf Regional Council area, namely: creditors, grant and contract management, financial management including budgets, and annual financial reports.

More specifically, your duties will include (but not limited to):

• Assist with facilitation of Council budget and forward financial modelling development and management.
• In conjunction with all Council Departments, draft an annual budget within agreed timelines for ratification by Council.
• Monitor and review budgets as required by relevant legislation / accounting regulations and provided financial reports to Council and funding agencies where required.
• Assist Council Members to improve Council knowledge of budget and financial matters.
• Assist with analysing new project budgets to ensure viability and provided advice to the General Manager on the financial sustainability of projects.
• Periodically review Activity Income and Expenditure Statements.
• Assist in the preparation of grant submissions and acquittals.
• Liaise with the Assets and Project Manager to maintain complete and accurate project registers for all projects.
• Assist the Finance Manager with quarterly budget reviews for presentation to Council.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or Commerce or related discipline, with considerable practical work experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience operating in the financial affairs of a local government authority and / or organisation requiring comparable skills and knowledge.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of government accounting standards, policies, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and critically analysing financial reports.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and preparation of budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate the development of enhancements to financial systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, with proven leadership abilities to supervise, train, mentor and build capacity of staff to achieve corporate objectives.

Depending on qualifications and experience, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a salary ranging from $106,279.07 to 116,979.67 per annum plus Superannuation, additional benefits include 6 weeks annual leave, 10 days of personal or carer’s leave, salary packaging options, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Please forward your application accompanied by Resume, Cover Letter and Selection Criteria.

For the full Position Description and further information on how to apply visit:

Job Vacancies | Roper Gulf Regional Council (nt.gov.au)

 Applications close Sunday, 30 June 2024