Finance Officer

• Free parking and safe bike storage 
• End of trip facilities 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. We are committed to reducing paper and going digital to reduce our environmental impact and improve access and efficiency.

We have adopted Activity Based Working (ABW), where staff are empowered to choose the best workspace to produce their best outcomes each day. Our offices at Walyalup Civic Centre support this way of working by providing a variety of spaces, settings and technology to help staff thrive. 

 5pm The role predominantly assists in processing of all accounts receivable and banking task. Furthermore, ensure understanding and ability to back fill the other two roles within the Revenue Team, being the Accounts Receivable Officer and the Banking Officer.  This will ensure continuity in service and improve the customer service experience of the Revenue Team for internal and external customers.     

The Financial Services team is looking to recruit a skilled Finance Officer with strong experience in general administrative finance experience.  This position will also assist with financial accounting task duties that includes general audit enquiries for the team.

• General administrative duties as directed including prepare purchasing orders.
• Ensure sufficient understanding to be able to back fill the Banking and Accounts Receivable roles within the Revenue Team for administrative tasks.
• Keep control of the Grants register and reconcile on a monthly basis.
• Keep control of the reconciliation of tenant recoverable.
• Assist with audit enquiries.
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding all insurance matters for the City.

• Sound verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in previous Finance Officer role.
• High computer literacy – windows navigation, Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or the equivalent level of qualifications and experience.
• Desirable - Experience and knowledge of Local Government in similar role.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm Friday 12 April 2024, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Alida Ferreira on 9432 9976

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.