Power and Water Corporation Hiring for Accountant Financial Planning and Analysis Job at Darwin Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Accountant Financial Planning and Analysis

Classification Band 3 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 13775

Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Manager Financial Planning and Analysis Reports to P/No. 13427

Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan,

Special Measures: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they

meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further

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Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience,

Selected qualifications, skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the coordination of reporting and analysis of cost drivers, forecasts and budgets for business units. Further

responsibilities will include report design, analysis of key performance indicators, financial modelling, financial presentations and

management reporting through the Senior Manager Business Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Function:

• Develop budgets and forecasts in partnership with various business units within the Corporation ensuring that they meet the

overall commercial requirements.

• Monitor, analyse and report on monthly financial performance and make recommendations for improvement, supporting the

delivery of monthly financial reporting, internal control adherence, balance sheet integrity, risk management, Statement of

Corporate Intent (SCI) submissions and working capital management.

• Provide risk-based financial advice that is insightful and responsive to the needs of PWC, specifically in line with internal policy

and procedures and external accounting standards.

• Provide effective leadership and resource management. Delivering client focused support services that are effective, efficient and

supportive of core operational and strategic environments of PWC. This includes developing and maintaining collaborative

partnerships and strategic alliances with all key stakeholders and representing the operating lines of the business.

• Team input including the willingness to use your skills to help other team members in Finance and Business Services.

Project Management

• Involvement in the development of project plans and costing for implementation of programs.
• Evaluate and review the effectiveness of the project and its implementation.
• Transition of projects into business process and procedures as required.

Business Planning

• In consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, assist in establishing performance targets and participate in business planning

and strategy determinations.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and other management plans with respect to Finance and Business Services.

Leadership

• Act under own initiative and be able to respond pro-actively in a changing and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage upwards and obtain support in an environment of conflicting priorities and perspectives.

LAST UPDATED: November 2021 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.

Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports Nil No. of Indirect Reports N/A

Key Interactions: Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that

celebrates achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our

goal of Zero Harm.

• Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Code of Conduct , Management

Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the

Power and Water risk management framework.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Proven experience in the preparation of complex

to operate effectively with management across budgets and analysis of financial reports across

financial and operational environments and with complex corporate environments.

politically sensitive issues.  Experience in stakeholder engagement within a

• A self-starter who will be able to manage their large organisational structure in order to both

workload and work pro-actively. gather and distribute financial information.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse a range of  The ability to analyse, interpret and successfully

financial, economic and operational data sources communicate financial results to a range of

in order to problem solve and actively improve stakeholders.

processes and procedures.  Experience in a similar role within a large

• Skilled in the design of financial reports within organisation

various accounting & business software  An ability to interact effectively with people of

packages together with advanced Excel, Word diverse cultures.

and PowerPoint skill level.

Desirable  Tertiary qualifications in finance, business,  Experience in a large corporate environment in

management, or other relevant discipline with utilities, manufacturing, construction, and asset

either Chartered Accountant or Certified management or mining industries.

Practicing Accountant qualification.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. All Power and Water employees provide services that are essential to the infrastructure of the Northern Territory. Successful

applicants who are subject to the Chief Health Officer Direction No. 55 of 2021 must provide proof of vaccination against

COVID-19 or proof of medical contraindication before an offer of employment can be made.

2. Contact David Pritchard-Davies on (08) 8985 5827 for further information about the position

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3. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au

4. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave

loading and the value of an extra week’s annual leave.

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https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=225566 Approved September 2021

Vacancy Closes: 21 November 2021 Martha Stewart Chief Financial Officer

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