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Form of work 22nd March, 2023
Your new role
This newly created role will report directly to the Finance Manager and assist with Council’s management accounting processes, and responsibility for the timely and accurate reporting of statutory obligations including financial statements.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Assisting with preparation of the annual budget;
Assisting with preparation of the annual financial statements;
Liaising with Council’s auditors in a timely fashion and proactively resolving audit related issues;
Assisting staff with End of Period and End of Year reconciling and reporting procedures and work papers primarily to General Ledger, but also to other financial sub-systems;
Development of financial systems, policies, procedures, processes and controls for all areas within the financial accounting area;
Interpret and apply requirements of accounting standards and other applicable requirements for financial accounting, asset accounting, GST, FBT and reporting, preferably in the local government environment;
Monthly variance analysis and reporting;
Management of tax obligations including GST, PAYG and FBT;
Managing and training a small team of direct reports;
Development of financial systems, policies, and procedures; and
Internal business partnering across Council.
What you'll need to succeed (basis for selection)
To be successful you will possess the following:
Tertiary accounting qualifications. CA/CPA preferred, but not essential;
Substantial financial experience specifically with respect to applying Australian accounting standards, legislation, and reporting requirements of a complex and sizeable organisation;
High level financial experience of an electronic financial systems, advanced MS Excel skills, Technology One skills, and improvement of financial systems/processes;
Strong commercial acumen and advanced data and financial analysis skills to provide strategic decision making insights; and
Ability to manage large and often competing priorities/workloads whilst managing direct reports in the team.
What you'll get in return
This role is highly visible to Council and will see you work closely with the Executive Management Team, Chief Executive Officer and external stakeholders such as Auditors and Queensland Treasury Corporation. Working within a fast paced Local Government environment, you will receive invaluable career development along with the following attractive remuneration and benefits:
$92,840 + 10.5% Super;
Common Law Contract - fixed term (5 years);
Relocation or rental assistance for right candidate;
Professional development allowance;
Locality allowance;
Hybrid working arrangements can be supported for right candidate; and
Mentorship from an experienced finance executive.
How to Apply
Your current resume including a comprehensive employment history with functions or roles performed, dates of employment, major achievements or awards, and tertiary or other qualifications. All attachments for online or email applications must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
A statement outlining your suitability for this position, which should include examples to demonstrate your suitability for the role in response to the what you will need to succeed section.
Please provide the name and contact details of at least two referees (at least one referee must have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years).
Important Information
Pre-employment screening checks are undertaken as part of selection, which are inclusive of social media collateral checks, Criminal History Checks, Pre-Employment Medicals, Functional Capacity Examinations, and Drug and Alcohol testing for specific roles.
For further information and to review a Position Description, please contact the Finance Manager, Michelle O'Toole on 07 4776 4777 or via email direct to mo'toole@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
