Finance Officer
4 days ago
Katherine Town Council is a municipal authority responsible for providing essential services to the Katherine community, including rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management, and other core services.
Located in the heart of the Big Rivers region, Katherine is a significant regional centre in Northern Australia, connecting Perth to Darwin and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor.
The council serves a community of around 8,000 people, with the local RAAF Airbase at Tindal adding approximately 2,000 to this figure, making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.
Our Vision and MissionOur community is at the centre of everything we do. We strive to create a welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and diverse community that fosters unity and a sense of belonging.
Our vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.
About the RoleThis position reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing an effective range of services relating to rates, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
The Finance Officer must adhere to all Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Financial Accounting obligations, and the Katherine Town Council Enterprise Agreement requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake day-to-day financial and administrative transactions with a high level of accuracy in all aspects of financial accounting, inclusive of rates, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, payroll, general ledger reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements, under the direction of the Finance Manager.
- Prepare and ensure accuracy of BAS/ATO & Superannuation returns, bank deposits, and other software system financial transactions and records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, assist with budget preparation, financial audits, and internal audit / fraud protection procedures.
- Review, implement, and update financial procedures in accordance with Council financial policies, Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Taxation Department, and Local Government financial obligations.
- Provide accounting software system in-house training as required, make recommendations for improvements, and participate in change management.
- Act as a key contact for financial queries from internal and external customers.
- Provide administrative support and undertake ad hoc administrative duties to assist various Departments in delivering their services.
- Other responsibilities as shall be reasonably associated with or incidental to the above responsibilities or as shall, in the course of the employment, be agreed between the parties as being or forming part of the duties.
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage, and mishaps at the workplace.
- Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council's Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster.
- Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs.
- Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders.
- Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve our community.
- Work in accordance with Council's Vision and Mission statement.
- Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email, and front counter enquiries.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the positions selection criteria.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products and packages.
- High-level customer service experience.
- Experience in positively engaging a team environment.
- Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligations, and Council policies in order to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver good outcomes.
- Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training.
- Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role.
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