Job Description - Finance Assistant (2400310)
Finance Assistant - ( 2400310 )
A position that is professionally rewarding A place to expand your skills Full Time, Permanent Opportunity About the Opportunity The Finance Assistant will support the Corporate Services Portfolio with managing their finances to deliver the Portfolio priorities and strategic plans through assisting in finance partnering, preparation of statutory reports and returns along with assisting in the end of year financial audit.
In this role, you will see yourself:
Assisting in managing the Council's working capital, cash and borrowings in accordance with the Treasury and Cash Investments policy. Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations for Council and its Subsidiaries. Assisting in the preparation and lodgement of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns. Assisting in the preparation and lodgement of the Business Activity Statement (BAS) return. Supporting the Corporate Services Business Partner in month end, budgets and partnering of the Corporate Services Portfolio and Council Subsidiaries. Assisting the Financial & Capital Accountant with capitalising Plant & Fleet. About You To be successful in this role you will have:
Knowledge of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, compliance reporting, treasury management, variance reporting and budgeting. Theoretical knowledge of financial modelling and problem solving. Ability to communicate financial concepts to customers without a financial background. Ability to be able to undertake small ad-hoc projects with some guidance and manage these to completion. Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop creative solutions that will achieve outcomes to support the Program and Customers objectives. A tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting or studying towards (with relevant work experience) or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications. About Us Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
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The Finance & Procurement Team ensures that public resources are effectively managed to enable the delivery of Council's priorities and strategic plans, funding a long-term financially sustainable approach to governance, and creating significant public value through its sustainable procurement practices.
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Scott McFarland on 08 8203 7708.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Scott McFarland, Corporate Accountant, Financial Planning & Reporting.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Please be advised this is a full-time permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $84,037 + 11% superannuation.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or ****** . Please note, applications received via this email will not be considered.
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