We are seeking a suitably experienced individual to join our Financial Services team as Finance Support Officer in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.
Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities.
Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.
As the Finance Support Officer you will ensure that Council : Has efficient administration to ensure Council can timely process the required financial tasks and functions in accordance with regulations, policy and procedures applicable at the time, Provides a range of finance activities relating to Council operations, ensuring all financial records are accurately entered and maintained, Provides overall general operational support to the operation of the Financial Services Unit, particularly in providing back up support to the Accounts Receivable and Payroll Officer positions.
K ey responsibilities include: Accounts Payable Finance Support Taxation Accounts Receivable Plant & Fleet Management About You: To support your success in this role you will have: Demonstrated experience and/or general understanding of accounting and finance concepts.
Demonstrated experience in the use of finance system software.
Proven ability to apply standard procedures, practices, Acts and Regulations.
Well-developed skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills.
Highly developed customer service skills.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $67,226.64 to $70,836.48 per annum plus superannuation For further information and how to apply: Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
Information to be included with your application: Letter of application Current resume Key Selection Criteria Responses Submit your application Anne Howard Chief Executive Officer Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now About Colac Otway Shire Our shire offers a rewarding lifestyle change and is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline.
Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service centre for the shire and surrounding region with a population of 12,000.
Apollo Bay is the other major urban centre with a permanent population of 1,000 that swells to over 15,000 during the summer season.
If you're interested in working alongside the Colac Otway community, engaging in local projects and helping to make Colac Otway Shire the great place it is, work with us!
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