Finance Manager

4 days ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Alice Springs Town Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team at Alice Springs Town Council. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our financial resources.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the financial management and reporting activities of the finance department, ensuring the integrity of our financial system and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the budget planning process, compiling the annual budget, capital expenditure program, long-term financial plan, and budget revisions.
  • Offer financial insights and advice to our executive team, supporting evidence-based and financially prudent decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with strategic, legislative, and policy requirements applicable to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliation, general journals, and accruals.
  • Compile the annual budget, capital expenditure program, long-term financial plan, and analysis of the end of financial year position.
  • Prepare reports for presentation to the Council, including the monthly finance reports.
  • Oversee the preparation of the annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, oversee preparation and submission of BAS and FBT Returns.
  • Provide financial information applicable to the whole-of-organisation grants reporting framework and prepare and submit Annual Grant Commission Returns.
  • Manage the annual audit processes, liaising with the auditor, and the adoption of audit advices and recommendations.
  • Manage Council's investment portfolio in line with Council's Investment Policy.
  • Liaise with financial institutions regarding banking arrangements.
  • Initiate, regularly review, and implement new and updated financial processes and policies to strengthen current internal control and process improvement.
  • Mentor, manage, and train the finance team to ensure skills are up-to-date.
  • Ensure that finance team's goals and objectives are in line with organisational performance and strategic objectives.
  • Actively encourage continuous improvement and innovation of service delivery systems and programs.
  • Assist the organisation to access financial systems and appropriate financial reports required to manage their areas effectively.
  • Provide multi-functional financial advice to other directorates within Council.
  • Act as a business partner and advisory service to internal business unit leaders.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Finance and/or Accounting, and membership of a relevant professional association (such as CA or CPA) is essential.
  • A degree or higher in Finance and/or Accounting.
  • Membership of a professional accounting association, such as CPA and CA.
  • Demonstrated experience of at least three years in finance team management, staff training, and mentoring.
  • Proven substantial work experience in Australia in accounting, budgeting, asset management, month-end and year-end process, statutory financial statements.
  • Experience in the implementation and improvement of financial processes and initiatives.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, liaising and building productive working relationships with all internal and external clients and contacts at all levels.
  • Ability to provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • High-level operational leadership and management skills with ability to align and commit to corporate culture and work in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Sound analytical and business acumen skills with the ability to assist with effective strategic planning, change management, and policy development within the organisation.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficient in using accounting and financial system platforms and reporting tools.
What We Offer
  • Level 8 p/a $119,384.16 – $127,431.71 p/a plus super plus skill shortage allowance, which also attracts a 3% salary increase annually in December 2024.
  • District allowance—$2611 w/dependents, $1498 w/o dependents on pro-rata basis.
  • 6 weeks annual leave (with a leave loading of 17.5%) + 3 weeks personal leave + long service leave.
  • Relocation (up to $7,500) + temporary accommodation assistance available ($600 per week, up to 6 weeks).
  • Salary package includes 50% utilities, rent, mortgage, and exclusive novated lease deals.
  • Other leaves (unaccumulated) subject to approval based on current Enterprise Agreement including:- up to 4 times Blood Donation Leave,- 2 days Volunteer leave,- 3 Cultural / Ceremonial leave.
  • 14 weeks Parental leave or 2 weeks partner leave paid by Council after 12 months employment.

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