Job Description
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work‐life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine‐day fortnight (full‐time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child‐safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION
Grade G
SALARY
A base rate of $49.15 per hour with competency‐based increments up to $57.01 per annum + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO
Supervisor Financial Accountant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent Part Time
THE POSITION
The position will assist in the preparation and review of Council's external financial reports. The position will assist in the delivery of Councils Statutory financial reporting & year‐end Audit program, Council's Treasury and Tax management obligations and associated month end tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Undertake treasury functions including investments & loans.
* Report, review and reconcile AlburyCity's fixed assets register/subsidiary ledger against the corporate financial system and ensure all anomalies are identified and rectified.
* Assist with the project closure processes, including validation of Work In Progress (WIP) balances, asset rollouts and commencement of timely depreciation as per Accounting standards.
* Conduct cyclical balance sheet reconciliations to ensure anomalies are identified & rectified in a timely manner
* Complete month end accounting procedures.
* Conduct regular internal audits/samples
* Produce monthly Balance sheet and Income statement reports.
* Engage with business units and work collaboratively to ensure correct accounting treatments for events/transactions.
* Prepare BAS and GST returns.
* Process Inventory journals.
* Process Bank Guarantees within the corporate Financial Management Systems.
* Provision of financial accounting advice to customers.
* Assist Supervisor Financial Accountant with all year end audit tasks.
* Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor, which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
* Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
* Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
* Internal
o Our People
* External
o Our Community
o Suppliers
o Government Bodies
o Other Council
o Professional Associations
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
* Based on a 35 hour week, working a minimum of 28 hours per week, with actual days and times being to be negotiated with the supervisor.
* Additional hours up to 35 hours per week may be worked by agreement, and this will be paid at the ordinary rate of pay.
* This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor.
* This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
* This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, including manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration will be required to be completed prior to commencement.
* This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
* This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or equivalent relevant qualification
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Class C Drivers licence.
EXPERIENCE
* Requires demonstrated accounting experience in a similar role
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* High level experience in:
o Financial Accounting - including Treasury, Taxation, production of Financial Statements and year end Auditing processes.
o Strong analytical, planning and financial skills.
* Experience/skills in having a strong customer focus in providing and delivering financial management outcomes
* Experience/skills in developing and maintaining strong working relationships across organisations
* Microsoft office suite of products.
About Us
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best‐in‐class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day‐to‐day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
* Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
* Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
* Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
* Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re‐commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for the betterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
About the Team
The Directorate
Business, Growth & Community – Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well‐informed workforce.
Our Service Model: Progress
Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place.
We empower our city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, environment and investment. We are the connection point to make bigger, better things happen.
Service Cluster
Strategy and Performance – Our Strategy and Performance Service Cluster keeps us accountable and future focused. Its purpose is to promote and encourage business excellence, ensure that we are financially responsible and are performing at the highest level possible.
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