Senior Finance Office

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER

($71k - $97k)

The Shire of Narrogin has an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our finance department, contributing to the efficient processing of journals, reconciliations, and financial reports. If you have a passion for finance, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparation of the Shire of Narrogin’s Long Term Financial Plan.
• Assist in Maintaining the Shire of Narrogin’s Asset Management Plans.
• Assist in Compiling Council Corporate Business Plan.
• Assist in Preparing and Maintaining the Shire of Narrogin’s Workforce Management Plan.
• Assist in the preparation of the Strategic Community Plan.
• Compile the Monthly Financial Statements for reporting to Council.
• Compile a monthly performance report on Capital Expenditure Budget vs Actual.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations are completed with variance clearing plans.
• Compile the Monthly Investment Report.
• Co-ordinate year end revaluations and processing of revalued amounts.
• Assist with Audit preparation and compile required documentation.
• Assist in grant applications and acquittals.
• Provide support to the finance team.
• Complete DoT Training in Perth to be able to provide support to the finance team.

The successful candidate will require Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or a business-related qualification or relevant experience in a finance department covering processing of journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

To be considered for this role you must submit a written application addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description and provide a copy of your current resume.

An application package is available on the Shire’s website or by contacting Therese Walker on 9890 0900.

Applications should be marked ‘Private & Confidential – Senior Finance Officer, addressed to the undersigned.

Applications close 4.00 pm, Friday 31 May 2024. The Shire of Narrogin will select and interview prospective candidates throughout the advertisement period and may appoint successful applicants prior to the closing date.

The Shire of Narrogin is an equal opportunity employer.