Job description

Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Finance and Assets

Development

Job title Senior Finance / Budgets Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $109,514 - $117,815 Location Darwin

Position number 43368 RTF 245398 Closing 01/08/2022

Contact Officer Rex Schoolmeester, Chief Financial Officer on 08 8999 1702

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=245398

Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and detailed resume

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.

Under the agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this

vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Works as part of a team that provides comprehensive and definitive information, costings, estimations and advice for a portfolio

of business units within the Department, reviewing costing for existing programs and projects and those under development,

within the Territory Government's financial framework. Provide management reports that analyse cost drivers and forecasts of

the Department’s financial position.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct budget management reviews, undertake cost modelling and monitor outputs and performance measures in

compliance with legislative, Government and Agency frameworks and provide recommendations for improvements. Provide

costing analysis and advice for the purposes of assessing, evaluating and structuring resources for business units, programs

and projects as required.

2. Provide high level advice to business units to enable the appropriate management of budget and financial activities including

budget development and cash flows; use of business systems to achieve operational outcomes e.g. ledger structures and,

financial reporting.

3. Develop and maintain strong and effective relationships in order to provide clear advice, forecasting and monthly reporting

to Senior Directors on the status of program and project costs and budgets.

4. Provide strategic advice on policy issues impacting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s budget

management strategies and processes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level knowledge and understanding of the application of budget and financial management cycles.

2. Demonstrated understanding of budget formulation, financial management, and high level reporting. Well-developed skills

to analyse, monitor, and interpret financial data, including knowledge of cash and accrual accounting principles.

3. Well-developed negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and to achieve outcomes.

4. High level knowledge and experience of budgeting and reporting systems and of Budget coordination including development

of Budget Reports, Statements, Briefings and Submissions with stakeholders.

5. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively and independently

with a wide range of stakeholders including executive management and communicate technical and complex subject matters

clearly and effectively for target audiences.

6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful

and innovative.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business, and membership of a professional accounting body, such as

Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant

form this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).

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