Management Accountant

6 days ago

Cowra New South Wales, Australia Cowra Council Full time $109,961 - $123,762 per year

Are you an experienced and motivated accounting professional looking to make a difference in your local community?

We are seeking a 
Management Accountant
 to join our dedicated finance team and play a key role in managing Council's financial operations, reporting, and compliance. Reporting to the Manager - Finance, this position will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of key financial functions across Council, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data.

This position provides leadership across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll while also delivering high-quality financial reporting and compliance outcomes.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Communicate the financial objectives of the Council to all Council Business Units.
  • Assist in formulating long term financial planning and budget development strategies and policies.
  • Assist in the development and preparation of Council's budget.
  • Partner with and provide support to key stakeholders to undertake commercial analysis and identify performance solutions.
  • Assist in evaluating budget performance and financial management accountability across all units.
  • Liaise with relevant government bodies/departments and industry peers in satisfying Council's financial management obligations, taxation, grant and regulatory requirements.
  • The preparation and timely lodgement of all statutory returns, reports and reconciliations
  • Coordinate and oversee the completeness, accuracy, reconciliation, reliability and integrity of Councils financial ledgers.
  • Coordinate and oversee integrated information systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to Council's internal controls.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant international and Australian accounting standards and practice, legislation, council policies and prescribed corporate and external reporting frameworks.

Salary: $109,961.28pa to $123,762.08pa (dependent on skills & experience) plus 12% Superannuation

Position Status: Permanent, Full Time

Hours of Work:

35 Hours per week with an RDO each fortnight

Closing Date: pm, Sunday 23 November 2025

Find out more: Management Accountant | Cowra Council

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