Cabonne Council

SF708 Finance Officer

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team as the Finance Officer.

This position is responsible for the functions and duties of accounts receivable, assisting the rates department with customer service to Cabonne Council's ratepayers as well as assisting the payroll department to provide efficient and accurate payroll services to our staff.

This role is a full-time role, based out of the Molong office.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close-knit community, providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance and career development opportunities. The position operates over a 35-hour week with a 9-day fortnight.

For more detail on the jobs duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached position description.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Class C driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Certificate III or above in Financial Servies or Business Administration qualifications.

Skills & Experience:

Preferably at least two years’ experience in a similar role, with:

• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable functions.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the functions of payroll.
• Demonstrated experience with financial accounting software.
• Proven experience in data entry with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft excel and word.
• Well-developed cash handling skills and awareness of security issues.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with customers.
• Ability resolve conflict including handling difficult customers.
• Highly systematic and organised approach to work with strong prioritisation and time management skills.

Other details relating to this position:

• This position is graded 4-5 ($1096.20- $1244.20 gross per week).
• Access to salary packaging, laptop, fitness passport, Council's Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.
• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of equal employment opportunity.
• Cabonne Council is an inclusive organisation and encourages those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:

• Interviews
• Pre-employment medical
• Reference checking
• Checking validity of qualifications