Financial Leadership Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to lead our finance team and play a key part in ensuring financial affairs are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with local government regulations.
This is an opportunity for you to drive financial excellence and advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking council environment.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of Council's annual financial statements, in full compliance with the Local Government Act Office of Local Government (OLG), executive and council reporting
* Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the organisation
* Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a customer-focused, high performing team culture
* Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting and analysis, providing expert advice to senior managers
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business
* Full membership of a recognised professional institute (CA, CPA, IPA or equivalent)
* Advanced financial systems literacy, including Microsoft Excel
* Extensive experience in financial accounting or a relevant field
* Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* Proven ability to lead and mentor a finance team
Benefits:
Flexible work arrangements
Employee assistance and health & wellbeing programs
Training and development opportunities
Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service