AddressAbout Us :
Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT. Providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core essential services.
At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory. Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia’s gateway to the Asia Pacific.
Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia and the top end, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor. Katherine services the wider region with access to education and medical services.
Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality. The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.
Our Community is at the center of everything we do. In achieving this, we continue to the vision where:
- Katherine is welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and fosters diversity and unity.
- In Katherine, everyone belongs, everyone feels safe, and there is a sense of community
- Our vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.
VISION
Katherine Town council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn and grow together.
MISSION
Together, we will work effectively today, to shape our exceptional future tomorrows.
VALUES
- Accepting of DIVERSITY
- Sense of COMMUNITY
- Respect for PEOPLE, our ENVIRONMENT and our CULTURE
About You :
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or financial management and a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
Position Summary :
This position reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the provision of specialist financial services including the preparation, monitoring, analysis and reporting of Council’s financial position in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government legislation.
Key Requirements :
Essential
• Current NT Drivers Licence.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical financial data in an accessible manner.
• Demonstrated ability to continuously improve accuracy and readability of information provided.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and participate as part of a wider team.
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly create regular and ad hoc reports to suit a range of situations with differing and complex requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Officer products and packages.
• Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligation, and Council policies in order to make informed decisions.
Desirable
- Previous Local Government experience
- Current CPA membership
Job Responsibility :
Position Responsibilities
1. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
2. Prepare annual financial statements.
3. Monitor and amend Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan within the Annual Plan. Inclusive of income, cash flows, financial position, ten-year capital works program, key financial performance indicators, depreciation schedule and variable assumptions underpinning the plan.
4. Provide financial information to senior management by reaching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports.
5. Work with senior management on ensuring that accounting data accurately reflects Council’s current and future financial position and needs.
6. Maintain accounting controls, fraud protection and financial security controls and preparing and recommending policies and procedures, ensure that documentation is filed as per Council policy and practice.
7. Engage with Council management to build financial literacy and acumen across all areas of Council.
8. Ensure Council’s financial operations and reporting are in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Act and Regulations, Australian Taxation Office, Funding Agreements, and all other requirements.
9. Support and give guidance to Finance Manager to achieve timely, accurate and efficient financial services and support across the organisation.
10. Mentor and support the Finance team,
11. Other responsibilities as shall be reasonably associated with or incidental to the above responsibilities or as shall, in the course of the employment, be agreed between the parties as being or forming part of the duties
Organisational Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.
- Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council’s Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster;
- Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs;
- Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders
- Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve our community;
- Work in accordance with Council’s Vision and Mission statement.
- Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email and front counter enquiries
Job Functions :
Local
Job Benefits :
6 weeks annual leave
3 weeks personal leave
Commitment to learning and development
Small and friendly team
Wellness strategy including 50% gym discounts
Selling Point :
Contact :
Irenee McCreevy
