Work Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time - School Hours
Department: CFO Office
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $39.96 - $45.92 per hour + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Finance Officer to join our Chief Financial Office.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing backup support in the banking, treasury, and taxation functions, and providing general assistance and support to accounting and finance staff within the Financial Services department, particularly the financial accounting team. This position will also be a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by: Ensuring accurate, timely reconciliation of all council's financial accounts in consultation with the financial accountant and senior finance officer. Assisting with the functioning of Council's revenue collections areas of rates and debtors in line with statutory requirements and Council's customer service framework. Undertaking and assisting with financial transactions, cash handling, receipting, and banking processes in accordance with established procedures. Assisting with monitoring and maintaining Council's investment and debt facilities in consultation with the financial accountant and senior finance officer. Assisting with the accurate, timely completion of Council's relevant statutory reporting requirements. To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess: Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's license. Certificate, diploma, or degree qualifications relevant to a finance environment or experience gained through previous appointments in a similar field. Highly developed time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of local government legislation in relation to financial issues or the ability to quickly obtain. Demonstrated understanding of financial transactions and experience with financial systems. Intermediate level competence in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word & Excel. Highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment and follow strict procedures and guidelines. High level of attention to detail with experience providing quality customer service. If this sounds like you, apply now! Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed to creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward-thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future, and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include: 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Fortnightly RDO's. Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options. Wages paid fortnightly. Employee Assistance Program. To apply for this position: As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position. Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
Right to Work in Australia. Criminal History Check. Medical Assessment. Reference and qualification checks. For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 8am. Privacy Acknowledgment Central Highlands Regional Council is collecting your personal information so that it may contact you regarding the position you have indicated an interest in and for statistical purposes. The information will only be accessed by authorised Council employees and will not be given to any other persons or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law.
Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed to creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward-thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future, and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
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