Coordinator Financial Accounting

Local Council Eastern Suburbs
- ASAP Start - 3 month temporary contract
- $55-61 p/hour + super
- Are you a skilled and motivated finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team?
- **Public Sector People (PSP) **are looking for a talented individual to join our client, a Local Council committed to making a positive impact in the community. As a leader of the Financial Accounting team, you will play a crucial role in driving financial excellence and ensuring compliance within our client's operations.**About Our Client**

Our client is a dynamic organization with a strong vision of creating a vibrant and sustainable community. They are dedicated to providing exceptional services and fostering a sense of belonging among residents. With a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, our client strives to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals within the community.**About the Role**

As the Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and support to the Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable Team. You will ensure adherence to organizational policies and values while instigating, facilitating, and implementing improvement reviews and projects across the Finance and Procurement areas. Your role will involve undertaking data analysis, problem-solving, and preparing comprehensive reports to support decision-making processes.- **Local Council Eastern Suburbs**:

- **ASAP Start - 3 month temporary contract**:

- **$55-61 p/hour + super**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable Teams, in accordance with the policies and values of the organization.
- Instigate, facilitate, support, and implement improvement reviews and projects across the Finance and Procurement areas of Council, including data analysis, problem-solving, and report preparation.
- Supervise and prepare general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly/quarterly basis, ensuring compliance with specified timeframes. Generate general ledger journal entries as required.
- Maintain and monitor administrative and financial systems to ensure compliance with Australian tax legislation, including Goods and Service Tax, Business Activity Statements (BAS) preparation, Fuel Tax Credits, Fringe Benefits Tax returns, and other financial returns.
- Actively contribute to a harmonious, efficient, and professional team, aligning individual actions with the objectives of the team and organization.

**To succeed in this role, you will need**
- A demonstrated track record of financial leadership and expertise in financial accounting and accounts payable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to undertake data analysis and generate insightful reports.
- Knowledge of Australian tax legislation, including GST, BAS, Fuel Tax Credits, and Fringe Benefits Tax.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to drive process improvement initiatives.
- Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting.

**Job Benefits**
At our client's organization, we value work-life balance and offer a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work three days in the office and two days from the comfort of your home. You will receive comprehensive handover and training, ensuring a smooth transition into your role. This contract position also presents the potential for longer-term opportunities within the organization.- **About Public Sector People**