(Immediate Start) Financial Accountant
4 days ago
Overview
We're seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented finance professional to oversee a broad range of accounting functions in a collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate finances and supporting directorates with customer focussed accounting advice.
- Flexible and hybrid work options available
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring financial functions of the department are completed in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.
- Acting as Council’s primary contact with external auditors.
- Ensuring that all accounting records are maintained and reconciled.
- Financial acquittals for Government funding.
- Overseeing daily bank reconciliations.
- Confirming financial requirements for asset accounting.
- Stock and fixed assets registers maintenance and verification.
- Fringe Benefits Tax records maintenance and compliance.
- Authorising payroll authoriation and reconciliation.
What We're Looking For
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, or Business and either CPA or CA membership combined with substantial experience.
- Sound understanding of the Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) as they apply to Local Government.
- Substantial experience in working with sophisticated financial systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of budgeting techniques.
- Understanding of the financial provisions of the Local Government Act 2020.
- Sound knowledge of Accounting for Infrastructure Assets.
About Us
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest
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