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* Great opportunity for an experienced and motivated person with a flexible mindset, strong work ethic, effective interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Local Government knowledge is essential
* Located in Melrose, Flinders Ranges
* Permanent Full Time - Senior Officer, Level 2 plus above award payment, 12% superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave
The position is an integral part of the Corporate and Finance Services Team by providing strong financial support and is accountable to the Director of Corporate and Community. The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for providing the efficient control and processing of Council's accounts payable function, including effective and efficient financial administration. In consultation with our external Strategic Financial Advisor, you will contribute to the strong financial control and governance of the council financial position.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·Developing and maintaining financial systems
·Planning, directing and controlling accounting and financial operations
·Monitoring and reporting on budget performance
·Initiate and process journals relative to function
·Oversee the processing of payroll, EFT payments, cheques, Bpay, direct debits and stop payments
·Oversee the processing of bank reconciliation of Council's bank accounts
·Initiate transfers between Council bank accounts and investment funds
·Administer Fuel Tax credits for Council Fleet
·Initiate and reconcile CITB payments and RCTI as required
·Lead the grants acquittal process
·BAS preparation and submission
·Contribute to internal control processes following legislative requirements and Council's Internal
Controls Policy and Procedure.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 5 September and must include a cover letter and CV including at least two referees.
Applications to be sent to postmaster@mtr.sa.gov.au.
Confidential enquiries may be directed to Ros Dunn, Corporate Services Manager on 8666 2014.A copy of the position description is available upon request.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Government Administration
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