Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Reference number: 14153

Closing date: 11:45pm, Thursday 3 July 2022

• Temporary Full-Time, 12 Month Contract
• Salary commencing at $101,051 per annum plus 10%  superannuation
• Contribute to the provision of high-quality financial services for Council
• Monthly RDO’s Available

About Moonee Valley City Council

Moonee Valley City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

The Opportunity

Positioned within Council’s Finance team and reporting to the Coordinator Management Accountant, this role will see you contributing to the provision of high-quality financial services for Moonee Valley City Council. You will assist the team in the preparation of the annual budget for the organisation, as well as regular performance reporting. The position requires measurement and reporting of financial performance in conjunction with Team Leaders, Coordinators Managers and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Budget, which includes detailed salary and wage and Fees & Charges information for the organisation;
• Partner with Team Leaders, Coordinators, Managers and Directors to provide financial analysis to ensure their understanding of the financial impact of activities in their departments as well as providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information and advice;
• Provide financial performance reporting for Council including monthly reporting on operating statement, capital works, balance sheet and other reports as requested;
• Provide training on a regular basis to Managers and other staff in the areas of budgeting, forecasting and financial literacy as required; and
• Assist with the maintenance and data integrity of the asset register in Council’s Financial Management System for all purchases, sales, transfer and disposal of assets.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in the field of accounting or business studies (preferably completed or progressing towards CPA or Charted Status);
• Experience in a management accounting role including, preparation of monthly finance performance reporting;
• Demonstrated practical accounting experience in preparing budgets, financial reports and statements;
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and associated accounting standards and regulations relevant to Local Government;
• Ability to liaise with key staff to establish and continually improve reporting procedures, formats and utilisation of financial information;
• Excellent computer skills in the areas of computerised accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and other associated computer software; and
• Experience working with Technology One or Oracle is advantageous.

Benefits

At Moonee Valley City Council, we provide a number of benefits to our valued employees including:

• Local Government Employees Health Plan
• Novated vehicle leasing
• Employee assistance programs / phone or in person counselling services

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Kyle D’Souza, on (03) 9243 9143.

In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Contact Person: Kyle D'Souza

Contact Number: (03) 9243 9143

Closing Date: 03/07/2022