Senior Finance Officer

Tiwi Islands Regional Council

Darwin, NT

Full time

Join Our Team to be part of a collaborative and high-performance culture where accountability and teamwork drive success.

We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team based in Darwin.

If you bring a high level of accuracy, thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and are committed as dependable team player, this role could be your next career opportunity

About Us

Tiwi Islands Regional Council is the heart of community support and infrastructure on Bathurst and Melville Islands. As a lead organisation in maintaining essential community services, we are dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of our island's infrastructure to serve our vibrant community.

The islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a strong affiliation with their land and waterways, along with distinctive culture and language. There are school and medical facilities on the islands, with regular plane, passenger ferry and barge services operating to Darwin.

Role

Play an integral role in ensuring the objectives of the Finance team are met by providing accounting and finance services for the Council.

Primarily responsible for Accounts Payable duties including (but not limited to) purchase order review and validating the matching of invoices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the creditor ledger, supplier statement reconciliations and payment run processes.
• Substantiate and post to ledger the processed creditor and debtor invoice details and related transactions in the creditors and debtors’ system respectively.
• Liaise with debtors and creditors for the prompt resolution of discrepancies, disputes and queries.
• Prepare reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers, including Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable to the General Ledger, plus balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations.
• Prepare and review daily, end of month and end of financial year tasks, processes and journals.
• Respond to both internal & external stakeholders’ financial inquiries.
• Maintain documentation and filing within procedures.
• Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Finance Officer.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or Finance.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, with a robust grasp of financial processes.
• Manage Accounts Payable end to end, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, and month-end AP close activities.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards and demonstrating the capacity to perform under pressure.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, commitment to compliance, and the ability to manage confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous learning and the ability to provide regular Cross-Functional Support to Accounts Receivable as required.

Perks

You will receive 6-week’s annual leave per year along with a salary $82,000 (plus superannuation).

This position is based in our Darwin office.

For further information about this role contact:  Please send enquiries to People and Wellbeing at Tiwi Islands Regional Council via recruitment@tiwiislands.nt.gov.au .

To apply visit: www.tiwiislands.nt.gov.au/employment
 

Tiwi Islands Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.