Financial Reporting And Control Manager

About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.As one of the leadership positions in the Finance team, the Financial Reporting and Control Manager will provide strategic advice to the Finance Leadership Team and Council on the management of financial operations. The Financial Reporting and Control Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage Financial Reporting operations efficiently and effectively and, with the team, deliver positive outcomes for both internal and external customers.In the role, you will provide leadership and direction to the Financial Reporting Team consisting of staff responsible for external reporting, assets and financial analysis. The person in the role is expected to provide a consistent and high-quality approach to services and project delivery and will be involved in the implementation of the Finance team's direction and systems.Please read the to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.An annual Total Remuneration Package (TRP) range of $174,849 to $193,881 per annum in recognition of:

• Market relativity
• Additional hours worked required to meet position requirements and performance expectations
• Access to IWC motor vehicle lease back scheme for private use

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications * Tertiary qualifications in Accounting with Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) membership, and significant experience in managing Financial Reporting functions of month end and year end processes that include financial analysis, account reconciliation and acquittals.

• Ability to lead and manage a team and its functions to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the organisation and its commitments to the community.
• Demonstrated financial management and budgetary experience.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relevant to local government operations including Accounting Standards and Codes of Practice and their application to reporting activities in a highly governed and audited environment.
• Knowledge of financial asset management principles and experience managing the financial aspects of an asset management system.

EnquiriesChris Sleiman, Acting Chief Financial Officer on 9392 5906Closing DateSunday 31 March 2024, 11:30PMTo subscribe to our weekly job alert emails pleaseWe recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.Eligibility for employment/Pre employment ChecksSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the website.Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.Apply NowPersonal Details * Required field * First name*

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QuestionsI agree and understand if I am the successful candidate, I will need to provide information for pre-employment checks if and as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copy of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence as well as proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its record as proof of verification.* * Yes

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As part of our recruitment strategy, Inner West Council strives to appoint skilled, experienced and the most meritorious candidates who are aligned with Council's values and standards of behaviour. In this connection, we will be asking the preferred candidate for this role some questions to determine whether they have been involved in any misconduct in the last 10 years. Declarations of any prior misconduct investigation or finding will not lead to an immediate disqualification of an application. Information obtained will be used to undertake a risk assessment to review whether the preferred candidate is suitable for the role. Do you agree to respond honestly to questions asking about previous misconduct further down the track in this recruitment process?* * Yes

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Your IP address (130.176.152.91) has been logged. 42 Hits.About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney's larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.