We are looking for a finance officer who is proactive, solutions focused and can work collaboratively as part of a teamPosition: Finance OfficerJob Type: Full TimeTenure: PermanentLocation: StawellPackage: $73,433.76 per annum plus superannuationAbout Northern Grampians Shire CouncilNorthern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria.
We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits.
We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.
Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community.
We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.Why join us?In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council.
These include:Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.
You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles.Access to Paid Leave: Including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters.Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna.Promote InclusionNorthern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations.cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.establishing a safe environment for children with a disability.Job DescriptionPosition objectivesThe Finance Officer is responsible for providing effective and efficient financial and administrative services in accordance with accounting standards and statutory obligations.Key responsibility areasMaintain Council's financial reporting and asset management systems in line with procedures.Participate in the review, monitoring, documenting, and implementing of internal control procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislation.Participate in the preparation of annual statutory reports, budgets, forecasts, statistical reports, compliance reports, financial acquittals, annual financial reports and monthly reconciliations.Assist in ensuring the integrity of Council's accounting/financial systems.Provide training and assistance to financial system users.Assist in the maintenance of Council's contracts register, including compliance and administration support.Assist with the maintenance of Council's grants register.Review payment and receivable listings promptly.Assist with the administration of bank guarantees.Monitor and manage clearing accounts monthly.Manage fleet vehicles as directed by the Coordinator Financial Services.Perform other duties as directed within your skills and training.Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications and experienceTertiary degree or diploma qualification in Accounting or studying towards a qualification.Ability to write financial reports and prepare external correspondence.Proven experience in the use of and familiarity with office management computer software e.g.
Crystal Reports.Selection criteriaTertiary degree or diploma qualification in Accounting or studying towards a qualification.Excellent time management skills, the ability to set priorities, meet set deadlines and organise work to meet the needs of internal and external customers.Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers to provide proactive, high quality information and maintain exceptional customer relations.Demonstrated aptitude to learn new skills and software.Ability to work both in team situations and unsupervised.Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.Submit your application by following the process on this page.If you'd like to know more contact Jay Petty, Manager Financial Services at ****** or call 03 5358 8700.Applications close Sunday 2nd February 2025.Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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