Operations Finance Officer (Ref: 1159)
About the position:
This employment opportunity is offered as a full time fixed term 8 month contract.
The City is seeking an organised and self-motivated person with attention to detail to join the Treasury & Finance branch in the position of Operations Finance Officer.
This position is responsible for providing accounting services and financial assistance to the Maintenance Operations branch located at the Geraldton Depot and to ensure that all costings and reporting accurately reflects the activities undertaken by that team.
Key accountabilities:
Process requisitions and goods receipts for the day to day running of the City's depots.
Ensure the verification, recording and processing of purchase invoices accurately and within set terms and deadlines.
Process accounting transactions for private works, reinstatements, standpipe usage and stock (receipts and issues).
Assist with monthly stocktake of inventory and prepare monthly subsidiary ledger reconciliations.
Review costings and prepare journals to ensure financial and management reporting is accurate.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Temba Machukera, Financial Accountant on (08) 9956 6943.
Position requirements:
Candidates should have an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of accounting principles including accounts payable processes. Sound computer literacy skills with proficiency in a range of IT applications and experience in maintaining databases are highly regarded.
A national police clearance is required for this position.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The Operations Finance Officer position has a salary starting from $84,883 per annum or $42.9568 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
22 Annual Leave days per annum
Health & Wellbeing Program
Flexible working arrangements
Career opportunities
Study Assistance
Centrally located
Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities.
Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City's website: />Applications close 4pm Thursday 8 May 2025.