Financial Advisor

About the role:

Are you exceptionally organised? Do you have above average attention to detail and a passion for numbers? We want to hear from you The Hills Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial professional to join our Financial Control team as a Financial Advisor. The position will monitor and maintain budgets, investment portfolios, grant acquittals, various Council registers, complete Statutory returns as well as reconcile financial assets.

What this role looks like:

• Maintain, monitor and review Hills Community Care budgets and other budgets for Council when required.
• Manage Council's investment portfolio to ensure funds are invested in a timely manner and in accordance with the Investment Policy.
• Capitalise expenditure and reconcile financial asset register for plant and office equipment.
• Manage Council's purchase card transactions and ensures costs are allocated accurately.
• Maintain, review and update various registers such as investments, grants, leasing, and other corporate financial registers
• Prepare and finalise Council's Fringe benefit Tax and Goods and Services Tax Returns in a timely manner and ensure they are in accordance with legislation.
• Assisting the Corporate Accountant with IP&R functions, Annual Statutory Statements and Fees & Charges.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Degree in Business/Accounting or similar
• Member of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia or Chartered Accountants (CA) Australia
• Proven experience in a dynamic and fast paced team
• Experience in NSW Local Government preferred
• Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW
• Extensive Experience (5 to 10 years) in Financial, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Performance Management;
• High level of organisation, communication, analytical & interpersonal skills, eye for detail & high level of accuracy.
• A thorough knowledge & understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Regulations, Codes of Accounting Practice, other legislation including inflation and other factors that affect the economy.

Position details:

Competitive rate of pay $117K per annum, pro-rata (excluding superannuation)

Benefits of working with us:

In addition to competitive rates of pay paid weekly, we offer additional benefits to staff including: paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity to earn organisational and individual bonus payments, discounted membership to our state of the art Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, access to a Fitness Passport, free on-site parking, onsite café, modern offices and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

You may review the Position Description available on Council's Careers Page and submit your application online at by 5pm, Monday 14 July 2025. Please note that applications are assessed upon receipt. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged

Feel free to contact the HR Team at ** if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.