Financial Accountant

• Join our dynamic and rapidlyexpanding team as we embark on an exciting journey oforganisational growth and innovation, working towards ourvision of becoming Australia’s Port for theFuture. 
• Work on meaningful initiativesthat will help create prosperity for the NorthQueensland’s communities. 
• Enjoy an environment thatprovides attractive benefits including flexibility, truework-life balance and generous opportunities forprofessional development. 

About thePort

The Port of Townsville Limited (thePort) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and NorthQueensland for 160 years.

Today, we are Australia’slargest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser.Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goodsthan any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flowthrough our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to betterthe lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area,spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to MountIsa.

On average, more than 7.5 milliontonnes of goods, worth more than $11.4 billion, cross our wharveseach year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of thecountry’s most diverse ports, linking more than 30 differentcommodities to 130 ports in 44countries.

The Townsville port is also anincreasingly strategic forward mounting location inAustralia’s Defence capabilities, as well as an importanttourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise shipterminal.

Working withus

The Port of Townsville is expandingits team of passionate and innovative professionals as we undergo aperiod of significant and sustainablegrowth.

We are currently undertaking thebiggest port expansion in our history, trade volumes are expectedto triple by 2050 as new projects in rare earth, critical mineralsand renewable energy come to realisation and demand for Defence andcruise shipping capacity is rapidlyincreasing.

In the coming years we will bechallenged to continue to deliver highly competitive day to dayport operations, drive improvements in sustainability across allareas of the business and deliver major capital works projects thatwill ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of thefuture.

We are currently looking forexceptional talent to join our team as we embark on this journey.Are you a proactive and ambitious individual with a passion formaking a real impact? This is your chance to be part of acollaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas andcontributions will be valued.

The Port provides a supportiveworkplace culture that is committed to improving diversity andfostering inclusivity. With a strong focus on nurturing growth andcontinuous learning, you'll have the resources and guidance toexcel in your role and beyond.

About the role andyou

T he primary function of theFinancial Accountant is ensuring the effective and efficientprovision of financial accounting servicesconsistent with the Port of Townsville Limited’s( ‘thePort’ ) Corporate and OperationalPlans .  Provide best practiceservices in relation the accuracy, compliance andtransparency of the Port’s financial operations, in accordancewith Australian AccountingStandards and consistent with the Port ’s Corporate andOperational Plans.

As the Financial Accountant you will:

• Preparationof monthly financial reports, including income statement,balance sheet and cash flowstatement.
• Review andanalysis of all financial data, including review ofpayments made, identifying discrepancies and resolve issuesin a timely manner.
• Providereporting and research services for major projects andoperations.
• Reconciliation of Internal Control Accounts,including the chasing up of invoicing, tender and contractdeposit refunds, and statements ofexpenses.
• MaintainStrategic Planning Model and MAR (Maximum AllowableRevenue) Model.
• Prepare andinput monthly adjustment and accrual journal entries intothe FMS (Financial Management System) in preparation forthe end of month financial reportingprocess.
• Oversight ofthe work for other bodies tasks.
• Assist theManager Financial Services in the provision of accountingservices to the Port.
• Prepare andinput BAS, FBT, fuel rebates and maintain chart of accountsfor customers and suppliers.
• Health andsafety risks identified, and appropriate controlsimplemented.
• Perform anyother duties as allocated by Manager FinancialServices.
• Participatein port emergency responses and associated training, asdirected to assist with successful restoration of the Portback to an operating capacity in the event of anemergency.

Experience you’llneed

To be successful in the role, youwill require:

• Degreequalification in accounting, commerce, or equivalentdiscipline
• Professionalcertifications (e.g., CPA, CA) aredesirable
• CurrentQueensland C class Driver’sLicence
• Experiencewith accounting procedures, general financialadministration, and clericalprocedures.
• Knowledge ofintegrated financial managementsystems.
• Knowledge ofthe Australian AccountingStandards 
• Goodorganisational and task managementskills.
• Soundcommunication and interpersonal skills necessary to provideinformation to all levels of internal and externalcustomers.
• An abilityto maintain confidentiality when dealing with commerciallysensitive matters is consideredessential.
• Experiencewith the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularlyExcel
• Demonstrated experience in computer based applications, including accountingsoftware, databases and integrated financial management systems.

For a more comprehensiveunderstanding of the position's requirements, please refer to thePosition Description available on ourwebsite.

Applicationprocess

• Click applyand follow the prompts
• Attach yourcurrent resume and a cover letter to yourapplication

At the Port of Townsville, we valueand celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that itenriches our workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from allbackgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met withrespect and consideration. We are committed to ensuring our workingenvironment is safe and welcoming.

If you are an applicant who faceschallenges due to cultural barriers or disabilities, please knowthat we are here to support you throughout the application process.We strive to create a welcoming and accessible recruitmentexperience for all candidates, and we encourage you to approach usif you require any assistance oraccommodations.

Together, let's build a workforcethat thrives on inclusivity and embraces the strengths thateveryone brings to our team.

Port of Townsville Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.