Finance Officer

About the role
This is a fixed term (12 months maternity leave cover) position working 28 hours per week. This position is located at the Nowra Administration Building.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant – Compliance & Treasury, the focus of this position is to:

• Assist the Senior Accountant in managing the General Ledger including maintaining operator definitions and assisting users of Council’s financial systems, processing standard system journals, processing general journals, maintain, monitor, and reconcile Council’s Trust Fund (Bonds & Deposits), and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide professional assistance with random audits on various Council activities to ensure compliance with Council’s policies and procedures

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:

• Certificate IV in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within an accounting/finance administration environment.
• Proven experience in reconciling ledger and accounts.
• Demonstrated experience and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. 
• Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines.
• Proven ability to ensure data integrity is maintained accurately with attention to detail.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).

About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. 

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Long Service Leave After 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
• Flexitime for Indoor Staff
• Remote Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease Arrangements
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training and Development Programs

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the job description (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.   In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the questions below relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Outline your qualifications, skills and experience which make you a strong candidate for his role.
3. Please outline the methods you use to manage competing high priority tasks to ensure deadlines are met and provide an example of a time when you had competing high priority tasks and how you managed the expectations of all stakeholders (internal and external).
4. Please outline the experience you have in financial management including performing balance sheet reconciliations and processing journals.

Contact:  Craig Gilfillan – Senior Accountant – Compliance & Treasury – 02 4429 3***

Applications Close: Thursday 30 May 2024 (at midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.