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Form of workWe are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced team member to join Council's Finance Team in managing the Finance operation within Council and coordinating the activities of the Finance Team.
The position is responsible for managing the financial planning and budgeting requirements for Council and ensuring that statutory financial reporting requirements are met.
What we will offer you:
- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with access to Flexible Working Arrangements
- Salary Range: Grade 22 $2013.70 to $2255.34 per week dependent upon experience, plus 11% superannuation
- Generous leave provisions and other benefits of the Local Government State Award
- Yearly Uniform Allowance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A work culture which promotes healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
- Salary packaging available
What you will do:
- Ensure systems and controls are in place to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures and relevant statutory requirements.
- Effective long term financial planning
- Budget preparation integrated with corporate planning so that organisational objectives can be achieved
- Budget monitoring and reporting of Council’s income and expenditure against budget
- Statutory financial reporting requirements
- Financial reporting on outcomes and achievements, related back to financial targets and organisational objectives
- Oversee and coordinate the Finance Team
- Provide a high level of customer service and advice to Corporate Services clients
What you will need:
- Possession or near completion of a degree with an Accounting/Business major
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Criminal History Check
- Cost & financial accounting experience at middle management
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial information, determine trends and effectively manage Council’s resources
- Technical knowledge of and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Organisational and time management skills to achieve specific and set objectives within required timeframes.
- A positive attitude towards ongoing improvement
Candidates must address the selection criteria in the Position Profile
Position Profile - Finance Manager
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Deputy General Manager Corporate and Community or the Human Resources Manager on 02 6959 5***.
Applications close midnight 23 February 2024
and are to be submitted via email to**@narrandera.nsw.gov.au
