Finance Officer

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week 

$74,198.99 to $79,501.10  Annually  + up to 12% super  

RCC Officers' Level 4  

A Career with RCC

Redland City Council (RCC) is situated on the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast, which includes the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, mainland suburbs and rural hinterland which is located east of Brisbane. RCC offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career. You’ll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland City forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you. Visit our careers website to find out more and meet some of our wonderful team.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with asset accounting experience to join our Capital and Assets Accounting Team as a Finance Officer. The role is within a friendly and collaborative team and requires someone who is willing to collaborate, share knowledge and commit to learning complex processes. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills to provide a high level of customer service, especially when dealing with complex and sensitive issues.

Guided by our values, you will:

• record capitalisation of costs from work in progress and create assets in the asset register;
• reconcile the asset register to the general ledger;
• maintain the assets register details;
• complete monthly depreciation/amortisation processes; and
• provide advice to stakeholders on asset accounting issues.

About you

First and foremost, you will live and breathe our values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:

• has a working knowledge in accounting principles, methodologies and systems;
• can deliver a high quality customer experience;
• is a collaborative team player with strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills who builds strong relationships with internal and external customers;
• has well developed computer literacy, analytical and research skills; and
• possesses excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with a strong attention to detail and the capacity to work well under pressure.

Eligibility requirements

• You have experience in financial and asset management systems in a medium to large organisation.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Benefits

 As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave;
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break;
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance;
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and professional and business acumen;
• Secondment opportunities for career development;
• Reward and recognition programs;
• Wellness programs, social club.

To apply

Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

1. Cover letter (one page);
2. Current resume; and
3. Separate statement addressing selection criteria attached to your cover letter and uploaded as one document. Please read the Position Description and selection criteria-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200446) can be obtained by contacting Agata Malecka on (07) 3829 8***.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 16/09/2022 .

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.