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Form of work? Full time opportunity until September 2024
? Parental leave position
? Professional learning and development opportunities
? Generous leave entitlements
? Health and wellbeing initiatives
Banyule City Council is hiring a SeniorAccountant to play a key role in the Financial Performance andPlanning team.
The Finance and Procurement department provides theefficient and compliant strategic procuring of goods and services, revenuecollection, timely payment of suppliers and staff. The department ensures thatinvestments are appropriately managed and administered and that future andcurrent financial sustainability, performance and position is appropriately monitoredand reported.
About the role:
As a finance professionalyou will contribute to the financial success of the organisation through your highlyexperienced 'hands-on' financial knowledge across capital, management, and financialaccounting responsibilities. Your financial analysis and reporting expertisewill aim to support and deliver high quality outcomes with strong customerservice.
Your role will be toassist in the preparation of Council's Annual Financial Statements, Budget andFinancial planning and reporting documents as per legislative requirements.
As a Finance businesspartner you will provide financial advice and support in the preparation ofbudgets, forecasts, reporting and analysis to assist Managers to achieve theirstrategic corporate business objectives and maintain strong adherence tofinancial compliance.
Skills, experience and certificates:
? Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation,Australian Accounting Standards including: AAS 27 ? 'Financial Reporting forLocal Governments'
? Thorough knowledge of all accounting and taxationprinciples
? Advanced skills in the use of analytical tools forinvestigating and solving problems and generating reports.
? Highly developed skills with relevant computerapplications with an emphasis on spread sheeting
? An analytical mindset towards financial data andthe ability to investigate and solve problems
? Knowledge ofand familiarity with the principles and practices of budgeting
MandatoryPre-employment screenings:
? COVID 19 vaccination certificate
? Police check
Application Process:
Applications close: Monday 5 February 2024 at11.45pm. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailingwhy you are best suited for the position.
For further details about this position, please seebelow position description. Any questions, please call Tania O'Reilly Tel:03 9490 4*** for a confidential conversation.
Why Choose Banyule City Council
Join a dedicated team committed to making apositive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have theopportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, andcontribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive,collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertisewill be valued and rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an Equal OpportunityEmployer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from allbackgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or accessrequirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or***************@banyule.vic.gov.au.
Our Values: Ouremployees align their career with Banyule because they share our values ofrespect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive inour strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work inpartnership with the community.
Depending on your type of employment we offer
? Genuinework-life balance and generous leave arrangements
? Monthlyand fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
? 18 weeksof paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave ? partner(Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
? Studyassistance (permanent employees)
? Award-winninglearning and development opportunities
? Healthand well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities,bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony,and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment toadvancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule'sWorkplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.
Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the WurundjeriWoi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect toall Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region'shistory.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statementfrom the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nationspeoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to thesafety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Allallegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As achild-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environmentwhere children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council willactively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered indecisions that affect their lives.
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: In accordance with Banyule's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, thisposition requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application issuccessful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required toprovide evidence of your vaccination status.
