Financial Operations Accountant

• Permanent full-time position available NOW!
• Be part of a Council that has a reputation for strong community engagement
• Flexi Time/Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Package Up to Circa $130K negotiable for the right candidate

About Us:

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. A cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future. Our progressive community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene, and offering a variety of cultural events.

Your Position:

Work in brand new state of the art offices located within the Burwood Civic and Library precinct, a short walk from the vibrancy of Burwood High Street and convenience of Burwood Train Station.

The successful candidate will manage Council’s rating and revenue system to ensure income is collected in line with relevant legislation and lead a customer focused team to support the organisation by coordinating the timely levying, reconciliation and allocation of all Council’s rates and annual charges.

Your responsibilities will include: -

• Providing an effective accounting system ensuring all relevant reconciliations are maintained
• Complying with the Statutory responsibilities of Rate revenue and miscellaneous revenue collection ensuring Council maximises income opportunities in an efficient, accurate, timely and innovative manner
• Ensuring the preparation and issue of Council’s rate notices are performed in accordance with Statutory requirements and service deliveries are refined when required
• Monitoring of Council’s debt recovery processes of overdue accounts to ensure they are in accordance with Council’s policies and practices

To be successful in this role you will have: -

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Financial Management or equivalent experience in Local Government rating
• Experience in preparing rating strategies and models in accordance with the Local Government Act and Financial Regulations and presentation of rating strategies and reports to Council and Public Meetings
• Strong accounting and financial management skills

Key Requirements

• COVID 19 vaccination for all employees (2 doses + booster)
• Policy History Check

Culture & Benefits

• Generous leave provisions
• Flexi time/Flexible/Hybrid working options
• Health & Well-being initiatives (ie flu vaccinations, skin checks, yoga etc.) Fitness Passport membership

ENQUIRIES: Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Wayne Armitage, CFO on (02) 02 9911 9830.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click on “Apply for this position” and follow the steps.

Applications MUST include a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the position description and a resume.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 19 September 2022