Financial Manager

Kiama Council is committed to putting the right people in the right roles to transform its business. We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Manager to join the Finance team. As Financial Manager you are responsible for coordinating accounting services and business partnering within the Finance department. What we offer... Permanent full time, 35 hours per week (A job share arrangement may be considered for this role) An attractive remuneration package commencing from $112,527.48 commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience Plus 11% superannuation Phone, laptop and leaseback What you'll need to be successful in the role... Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or equivalent. Five years of experience in a senior finance/accounting position Post Graduate qualifications in Accounting (CA or CPA, provisional member minimum) Experience in the preparation of annual statutory accounts, annual budgets and long-term financial plans for Local Government Experience leading and developing a team in a commercial or similar environment. Excellent understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting What you'll love about working for Kiama Council... We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:- Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff- Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff- Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home Generous leave entitlements including:- Paid parental leave- Fifteen days of sick leave- Long service leave after five years- Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees We value your health and wellbeing and offer: - Access to the Fitness Passport- Access to the Employee Assistance Program- Two paid health and wellbeing days each year We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:- Study assistance- On the job training- Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role Access to social club events for social club members:- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations- Birthday and Christmas vouchers What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA... Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals. Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence underpinning everything we do.