SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means that you will help to achieve our vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future. You will also live our corporate values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Whilst at Wollondilly Shire Council you will be provided with a flexible and inclusive working environment that provides a positive, productive and highly skilled workforce where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Salary and Conditions
- Permanent Full-Time Position
- Salary Range $64,546 - $72,648 Per Annum
- 9.5% Superannuation
- 35 Hour Week, with Flex Time System
- Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join Council’s Finance section. This position is required to work across various areas within the Management Accounting team, including but not limited to; Council’s Operational Plan & Delivery Program, Quarterly Budget Review Process and Annual Fees & Charges. This position is also required to maintain and ensure compliance with Office of Local Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Experience working in an accounting environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply accounting principles.
- An understanding of legislation and its implications to Council with a focus on issues such as Local Government Act, Code of Accounting Practice, and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of budgeting and forward planning processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to use Corporate Information Systems and other computer applications to meet business needs.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
- The ability and commitment to Council’s Vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future.
- The ability and commitment to display Council’s Corporate Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Desirable
- Experience in Local Government accounting.
Applications must address the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the position description as those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Further Information: Narelle Handcock, Management Accounting Team Leader on 02 4677 9515.
Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 24 May 2019
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical which includes a drug and alcohol screening test. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a Police Background Check, Credential Check and Bankruptcy Check.
‘Wollondilly Shire Council is an EEO Employer and values Workplace Diversity’
