Asset and Ledger Officer

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Accounts Payable, Assets and Ledgers

Development

Job title Asset and Ledger Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin

Position number 20219 RTF 350997 Closing 07/07/2026

Contact officer Rishi Joshi; A/Assistant Director Finance Services on 08 8943 6293 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350997

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The primary objective of the Asset and Ledger Services officer is to provide a professional client service by accurately

recording, reconciling and reporting on functions undertaken in the Fixed Asset and General ledger work area.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Create and maintain fixed assets and general ledger accounts in accordance with financial management procedures and

policy.

2. Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations for sub ledgers and the general ledger.

3. Provide an effective advisory service to clients and stakeholders, through the proficient use of various communication

modes and systems.

4. Prepare and deliver regular agency reporting in an accurate and timely manner ensuring system integrity is maintained.

5. Actively participate in continuous improvements and best practise through contributing innovative ideas and solutions.

6. Ensure assets are physically controlled and appropriately recorded by organising and conducting scheduled stock-takes

via certification and reconciliations aligned to best practice.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated understanding of accounting systems in a large, diverse organisation, in particular Fixed Assets and

General Ledger, including creating and maintaining ledgers.

2. Proven skills in maintaining assets in a Fixed Asset module, including knowledge of the Accounting of Leases in

accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

3. Demonstrated reconciliation skills, including accuracy and attention to detail with a proven well-developed ability to

analyse and interpret complex accounting issues whilst applying current legislation and relevant standards.

4. Proven ability to work independently and part of a team demonstrating an ability to share knowledge and provide training.

5. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills in a manner that is clear to the recipient. Proven ability to

write and update standard operating procedures.

6. Proven Advanced Excel skills demonstrating the ability to input, manipulate, retrieve and transfer data accurately. Utilise

Reporting software to perform data integrity checks and reconciliations.

7. Demonstrated work ethic and personal attributes consistent with DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation,

ethical practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including but not limited to, the Financial Management Act,

Treasurer’s Directions, Audit Act and Australian Accounting Standards.

2. Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business-related discipline or other relevant formal studies.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal

history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islanders are encouraged to apply.