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Project Accountant - Term Contract
Job No: BC1308
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown City Council is the second largest Council in New South Wales and a leader in the growth and development of the Western Sydney region. With a population of over 360,000 and a total of 48 residential suburbs, working in Blacktown City provides a wide portfolio of professional opportunities.
At Blacktown City Council we are proud to be supporters of a wide, diverse community and strive towards building the best council in Australia, achieving this through initiatives such as becoming a White Ribbon accredited Council.
About the Opportunity
Blacktown City Council is undergoing significant growth with respect to Transformational Projects. We are looking for a seasoned professional to assist in ensuring the financial sustainability of Council whilst we deliver Transformational Projects across the City over the next 3 years.
You will be responsible for financially modelling these essential projects, analysing the impact compared to the budget and providing regular and accurate financial reporting on these projects.
This role will also be required to review and implement financial process improvements, along with mentoring and leading staff to ensure the delivery of key outcomes.
As the subject matter expert you will report regularly to our Chief Financial Officer and the City Architect and Director
Transformational Design on income and expenditure forecasts, financial models and variances from contractors or consultants.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Degree qualifications in a relevant accounting related discipline
- An in depth level of practical experience in financial reporting and budgets
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate key financial and non-financial data
- Current Class ‘C’ Driver’s licence.
Desirable:
- Ability to negotiate and identify possible outcomes with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with reporting on major capital projects
- Experience using Technology One software systems
- Demonstrated expertise in Financial Modelling, Net Present Values, Scenario Analysis & interest rate implications.
Remuneration and Benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- A competitive salary range of $1,914.70 - $2,144.50 (Grade 18) per week will be offered based on qualifications and experience
- Term contract - 36 months
- 35 hour working week
- Ability to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements, 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our Commitment to Safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random tests, tests where there may be reasonable suspicion and / or post reportable incident testing for Council workers.
Best of luck.
Closing Date: 26 July 2019
Contact Officer: Steven Harris on 9839 6460
INTERNAL REF: Term contract - 36 months
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