Finance Officer

Finance Officer

An exciting temporary opportunity exists for a Finance Officer within the Management Accounting Team. This role is based in our Wellington Street office and will be employed for approximately 12 months full-time with all leave benefits including up to 5 weeks annual leave each year and a 9-day working fortnight to enhance your work/life balance.

Whilst undertaking this role, you will be responsible for assisting in a range of financial activities including analysing financial data and providing financial advice, assisting with the development and monitoring of the budget, reconciliations, reporting, and other tasks as required. The right applicant may be considered for future permanent roles within the organisation.

For more information about the roles key responsibility please refer to the position description

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in computerised integrated accounting systems including the maintenance of such systems.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and project costing.
• Ability to provide sound financial advice combined with well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Our Culture & Employee Benefits:

• Base hourly rate from $37.48
• 10% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata basis)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 9 day fortnight
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active social club
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Interested in joining the team?

For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a brief statement addressing the Selection Criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications Close: 2 June 2022

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.