Our Council
Ideally located just a half hour's drive from Darwin and boasting the best of both worlds with all the facilities and services in a rural setting, the Litchfield municipality offers one of the best places in the Top End to live and work. Litchfield Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through our ARCH values of Accountability, Respect, Communication and Honesty and Trust. We pride ourselves on the values that we bring to the community and making it a better place to work, live and play. Litchfield Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment.
The Role
This position is responsible for ensuring all financial records are accurately entered and maintained while updating procedures to assist the Manager Corporate Services. Your prior experience in a similar role, coupled with your proven supervisory experience of transactional accounting functions (AP/AR), will see you held in high regard.
Key responsibilities include
- Prepare and oversee financial and statutory returns and financial reporting requirements (including month and year end)
- Maintain the general ledger including balance sheet and GL reconciliations
- Supervision of a team (4), the Customer Service Officer, Customer Service Trainee, Rates Officer and Finance Officer.
About You:
You are Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualified, with strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities. You are an excellent communicator in both written and spoken English and are able to remain professional and friendly when dealing with internal and external stakeholders or colleagues of various statures.
You are driven, motivated and used to working to tight deadlines. You will have a positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel are essential. Prior experience using Authority, would be highly regarded.
What's in it for you?
We will provide the opportunity for professional development. You will join a progressive, community focused organisation with a competitive salary and exciting opportunities ahead.
Ready to make your difference?
If we interest you, please let us know by applying for this position. Email your resume and covering letter to hr@litchfield.nt.gov.au by the close of business on Wednesday, 15 September 2021.
Your application must include:
Resume - No more than five A4 pages.
Cover Letter - No more than four A4 pages. Must include short statements in response to the selection criteria (drawn from the criteria detailed in the Job Description).