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Whitsunday Regional Council - Proserpine
This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring a high level of analysis, business performance reporting and the provision of technical advice. Business partnering both internal and external, ensuring the integrity of the finance system information and contributing to Council’s accounting governance are also important aspects of your responsibilities.
- Great Barrier Reef – full time permanent opportunity in Proserpine
- Relocation benefits
- Drive strategic management Accounting
- CPA qualifications required.
About Council
The Whitsunday Regional Council’s vision is to be a sustainable and progressive region for community, visitors and the environment, achieving this through unified leadership that is focused on delivering successful outcomes. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville.
About the role
The ideal candidate for this role will contribute to the maintenance and adaptation of Council’s financial system to align with evolving organisational and legislative needs. Responsibilities include accurately recording transactions within the financial system and leveraging this data to compile comprehensive financial reports for both internal and external purposes. This entails the maintenance of existing reports within the system and collaborating with various departments to provide financial insights and aid in budget management.
The role also involves active participation in the preparation and completion of annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts and budget reviews in compliance with established policies and accounting standards. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in preparing annual financial statements, adhering to audit plans and accounting standards. Furthermore, the position entails supporting the development of business initiatives and reporting requirements, including the preparation of business cases, as well as assisting in the monthly statutory reporting to Council while ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
About the person
To succeed in this role you will possess tertiary qualifications in Business or Accounting, coupled with or working towards a recognised accounting qualification like Chartered Accountants or CPA. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar local government role within a complex environment, proficiency in ERP systems, analytical skills, self-motivation and strong communication abilities.
Additionally, familiarity with relevant finance standards, local government regulations, and Microsoft products is essential, with prior experience in a local government environment and advanced Microsoft skills being desirable.
This is a rare opportunity in Queensland with a regional employer of choice and will offer great career challenges!
To apply for this position, please click on apply and upload a 1-to-2-page cover letter detailing your alignment to this role as well as an updated resume which also mentions your current location, availability to relocate and working rights situation.
For a copy of the position description, please click here www.tinyurl.com/ERR597779
For a strictly confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity call Andrew Hecker on 07 3230 0018 or email andrew@edenritchie.com.au
Job Reference: 597779
