Public Sector People (PSP) are currently looking to speak to an experienced Financial Accountant to join a Local Government on a temporary basis.

• 1st March - 29th May 
• South Eastern Suburbs
• $61.97 to $69.43 per hour plus super

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring that Council’s financial reporting is of a high quality and complies with statutory reporting requirements under various Acts and accounting conventions, namely the Local Government Act and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ensuring and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Council’s
• financial information and data.
  Responsible for treasury management, including Council’s borrowings, investments, cashflow management and bank reconciliation function.
• Providing high level financial advice and analysis including, but not limited to, financial modelling, accounting standard compliance and taxation as it relates to Council.

Requirements Include:

The following qualifications and/or experience are required for the position:

• Degree in accounting or business.
• CPA/CA qualification.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting or finance in a senior position.
• Experience in computerised financial systems or information systems.
• Experience with managing year end statutory reporting/ auditing processes in large, complex organisations.
• Experience in treasury and finance accounting, with exposure to Local Government regulations or similar.
• National Criminal History check
• Working with Children Check

Get in touch for more information!

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other positions within Local Government, please contact Bryony Reid on (03) 8535 3111.