Financial Accountant
3 weeks ago
Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT, providing essential services to the community.
Located in the heart of the Big Rivers region, Katherine is a major regional centre in Northern Australia, connecting Perth to Darwin and Adelaide to Darwin.
The council services the wider region with access to education and medical services, with a population of around 8,000 people and a local RAAF Airbase adding around 2,000 to this figure.
Our VisionKatherine Town Council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn, and grow together.
We strive to create a welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly community that fosters diversity and unity.
Job SummaryThis position reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing specialist financial services, including the preparation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Council's financial position.
The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in accounting or financial management and a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
- Prepare annual financial statements.
- Monitor and amend Council's Long-Term Financial Plan within the Annual Plan.
- Provide financial information to senior management by reaching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports.
- Work with senior management on ensuring that accounting data accurately reflects Council's current and future financial position and needs.
- Maintain accounting controls, fraud protection, and financial security controls.
- Engage with Council management to build financial literacy and acumen across all areas of Council.
- Ensure Council's financial operations and reporting are in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Act and Regulations, Australian Taxation Office, Funding Agreements, and all other requirements.
- Support and give guidance to Finance Manager to achieve timely, accurate, and efficient financial services and support across the organisation.
- Mentor and support the Finance team.
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
- 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.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent with extensive practical experience.
They will also have a current NT Drivers Licence, sound written and verbal communication skills, experience in Microsoft Office products and packages, high-level customer service experience, and experience in positively engaging a team environment.
Desirable qualifications include previous Local Government experience, current CPA membership, and Business Management/Finance or other related tertiary qualification.
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