Shoalhaven City Council
Senior Accountant – Compliance & Treasury
Posted: 05 Feb
Closes: 19 Feb
Closes: 19 Feb
, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Salary: $102,842 - $117,191 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexitime
- Permanent position
About the role
This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at Council's Nowra Administration Building. This role is responsible for leading an enthusiastic team of finance professionals to deliver responsive client services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and a focus on best practices and continuous improvement.
This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at Council's Nowra Administration Building. This role is responsible for leading an enthusiastic team of finance professionals to deliver responsive client services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and a focus on best practices and continuous improvement.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Manager - Reporting & Controls, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Manager - Reporting & Controls, the focus of this position is to:
- To prepare, coordinate and ensure Councils Annual Financial Reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Liaise with external and internal auditors and assist with their requests as necessary during the year.
- Review accounting standards for Council compliance and implement changes to internal processes and reporting accordingly.
- Ensure that Council meets its statutory taxation obligations including FBT, GST and Payroll Tax.
- Provide professional advice to assist the Council in managing its taxation obligations including GST, FBT, and Payroll Tax.
- Provide strategic financial reporting advice that, whilst being in line with accounting standards also creates the most desirable outcomes for Council.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to quality performance to support the goal of achieving continuous improvement in all services.
*please see the attached job description for a full list of duties performed in this role*
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications inBusiness, Commerce, or relevant discipline
- extensive experience in a financial accounting position
- CA/CPA qualified or studying towards
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.
*please see attached job description for a full list of skills and experiences required to perform this role*
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- Would you describe yourself as someone who enjoys stability and procedures, or someone who makes fast decisions and enjoys variety? (There is no right or wrong answer!)
- Briefly describe any experience you have complying with statutory financial reporting standards including, but not limited to, the preparation of financial statements, FBT and GST returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
Contact: Damien Jenkins - Manager - Reporting & Controls - 4429 3600
Applications Close: Wednesday 19 February 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
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