Corporate Services | Accounting/Economics/Finance, Local Government
Join our team as a Financial Accountant Lead Are you looking for a change of view? The City of Armadale may be just that - lead the change in Financial Excellence and transform normal operations with your expertise.
Full Time About Us We are committed to maintaining the financial health of our City through effective management and compliance. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that we deliver top-tier financial services to our community and stakeholders.
What You Will Be Working On As our Financial Accountant Lead, you'll:
Lead the Charge: Manage our Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Audit, external revenue, and taxation outcomes, ensuring timely and accurate financial management and reporting.Drive Compliance: Oversee the preparation, review, and monitoring of financial and statutory responsibilities to deliver a compliant and integrated financial function for the City.Empower Your Team: Develop a trusted team that provides credible reporting, reconciliations, and asset management services, all while delivering exceptional customer service.Audit Ready: Lead and represent the City in all internal and external financial audits, ensuring comprehensive support and operational excellence.Apply Expertise: Implement accounting standards, legislation, and organizational policies while producing clear and accessible information that supports decision-making and continuous improvement.Governance Guru: Evaluate governance frameworks, financial systems, and internal controls to identify potential deficiencies or opportunities for enhancement.Taxation Champion: Ensure fit-for-purpose processes for taxation requirements are understood and compliant, navigating regulations with ease.About You You are a seasoned finance professional with a passion for leadership and a commitment to excellence. Your qualifications include:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (essential).A member (or working towards membership) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia.Extensive technical knowledge and experience with relevant legislation and statutory requirements, particularly in the Local Government context.Proven experience in Financial Accounting roles across various industries, with exposure to Local Government preferred.Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams delivering consistent, high-quality financial outcomes.Strong understanding of asset management accounting and associated internal control principles.Proficiency in finance digital systems, spreadsheets, and data management, with a knack for producing clear reports and analytics.Proven skills in establishing and improving business processes that foster continuous improvement across the organization.Solid problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset to deliver operational outcomes.What it is Like Working Here We are a values-led organization guided by our belief that we:
CareAre Better, TogetherLearn & GrowJoining our team means embracing a culture where we look after ourselves, and each other. We actively listen and give and receive constructive feedback. We build and strengthen resilience, in ourselves, in our organization, and in the community. We are mindful of our impacts and encouraged to make responsible and sustainable decisions.
Other benefits include: Flexibility: Choose a compressed workweek (9-day fortnight or 19-day month) or remote working options.Wellbeing: Free membership to the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, with access to gym facilities, pool, sauna, group classes, and a calendar of wellbeing events.Superannuation: Match your additional super contributions up to 15% for a secure financial future.Leave: Flexible leave policies, additional days off, and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.Support: Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.Ready to take the lead? If you're excited to drive financial excellence and contribute to the City's success, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape our financial future!
Attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit. Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5198 or email ******.
Apply soon! We're reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.
Join Us in Making a Difference The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds, to apply. We are also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of child safety. In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we ensure our recruitment practices include thorough background checks, training, and ongoing education for all employees and volunteers who interact with children. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people in our community.
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