Financial and Asset Accountant
Job description
Troocoo is proud to be partnering with The Port of Townsville in their search for a Financial and Asset Accountant.
About the Port
The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for 160 years.
Today, we are Australia’s largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser. Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa.
On average, more than 8 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $10 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country’s most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries.
The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia’s Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal.
What you’ll be doing
How to apply:
If you’re ready to make an impact at the Port of Townsville, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Luke Traynor on 0426 011 375 or luke.traynor@troocoo.com
About the Port
The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for 160 years.
Today, we are Australia’s largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser. Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa.
On average, more than 8 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $10 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country’s most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries.
The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia’s Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements
- Calculate and post depreciation and amortisation in line with accounting standards
- Perform asset valuations, impairment assessments, and reconciliations
- Prepare asset-related reporting for financial statements, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Analyse key asset metrics such as replacement asset value and sustainability ratios
- Support budgeting and forecasting for capital expenditure
- Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve asset accounting processes
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate classification and documentation of assets
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in financial or asset accounting
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards relating to asset management
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Well organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
- Exposure to asset management systems is highly regarded
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
- Experience in complex or asset-intensive environments
- Permanent, stable position with genuine responsibility
- Broad exposure across asset accounting, reporting, and business partnering
- Opportunity to improve systems and processes, not just maintain them
- Based in Townsville with a supportive and professional finance team
How to apply:
If you’re ready to make an impact at the Port of Townsville, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Luke Traynor on 0426 011 375 or luke.traynor@troocoo.com