AddressSenior Management Accountant - Business Partnering (200464)
Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week
$104,492.03 to $110,868.20 Annually + up to 12% super
RCC Officers' Level 7
A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
As our Senior Management Accountant - Business Partnering you will lead a team of professionals and provide a high level of comprehensive financial advice and support to all Council departments.
If you are a finance super star - this is an incredible and exciting environment to make your mark, set the tone and exceptional standard for Redland City Council Financial Services.
Guided by our Values, you will:
- Develop and foster the business relationship between the Financial Services Group and the Redland City Council business Units.
- Be responsible for the delivery of consistent proactive customer support resulting in effective professional relationships and positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Analyse financial data to provide specialist advice and implement supported recommendations on asset management.
What you’ll bring
First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:
- Has the ability to provide financial management support and develop implementation of project costing methodologies.
- Has well-developed financial systems literacy skills with a proven track record in the application and use of financial management systems and databases including the ability to produce customised reports.
- Can build a team to motivate, delegate and achieve objectives with the proven ability to support management in order to satisfy service requirements and standards, improve cost efficiency and achieve continuous improvement of services.
Why join us
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Here, you can:
- Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation through demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of accounting principles.
- Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
- Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
- Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.
Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs and social club
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers
Eligibility
- You'll hold Tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting or equivalent which allows membership to CPA Australia or equivalent professional body
- You'll have experience in financial management systems in a medium to large organisation.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Understanding of the National Competition Policy (NCP) Guidelines
Knowledge of the Local Government Act 2009 and accompanying Regulation
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (200464) can be obtained by contacting Pauline Sydenham on (07) 3829 1***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 13/05/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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