▷ (Immediate Start) Senior Financial Systems Accountant

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Capstone Full time

Overview

Central Coast Council is responsible for the third largest urban area within NSW and is the sixth largest Council in Australia. The role is newly created to support and drive transformation across the organisation.

The Senior Financial Systems Accountant is a critical role in the configuration, optimisation, and integration of Council’s financial systems, including the OneCouncil platform. This position ensures financial systems are aligned with statutory reporting obligations, operational requirements, and strategic objectives, while supporting the delivery of Council’s Digital Transformation Program. The role works closely with Finance, IT, and Asset Management teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure the integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting standards, and continuous improvement of financial system functionality. In collaboration with the Section Manager and the leadership team within Digital Transformation, the role supports enterprise software implementations and financial system enhancements that improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery across Council.

Responsibilities

- Configure, optimise, and integrate Council’s financial systems, including the OneCouncil platform.
- Ensure financial systems meet statutory reporting obligations and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Asset Management teams and external vendors to maintain data integrity and system functionality.
- Support enterprise software implementations and financial system enhancements to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Partner with the Digital Transformation leadership to drive system improvements as part of the organisation’s transformation programs.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in a similar role within Local Government.
- Experience configuring complex financial systems and contributing to enterprise software implementations and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience applying structured financial and project methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, ITIL), including financial system planning, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
- Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to collaborate across the organisation and build relationships to drive value.

How to Apply and Contact

To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and request the brochure through the online form. For role-related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Midnight Friday 3rd October 2025. Please note we will be progressively reviewing candidates, and this date may change.

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