3 days ago, from Mackay Regional CouncilReady to make numbers work their magic? Join us in delivering top-notch financial advice and play a key role in shaping Council's financial future! You'll be at the heart of our financial accounting and annual reporting efforts, all while working closely with our awesome Financial Accounting Coordinator.About this opportunity:Join Mackay Regional Council as a Financial Accounting Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in providing expert financial advice and leading the financial accounting function and annual statutory reporting process. Working closely with the Financial Accounting Coordinator, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining effective financial management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Accounting Standards, and providing leadership and support to the Financial Accounting team.In this role, you'll also coordinate the preparation of financial statements, manage internal controls, and provide high-level financial advice across the organisation. Your expertise will contribute to business improvement, accurate monthly financial reporting, and successful annual audits. Additionally, you'll oversee the Council's taxation and statutory obligations, ensuring we meet our financial commitments with precision.This opportunity is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of financial and business processes, who is ready to tackle complex financial investigations and provide key leadership to the Financial Accounting team.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:Possession of tertiary qualifications in business, finance, commerce, or accounting, or an equivalent qualification that enables eligibility for membership with the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants or the Chartered Accountants Association.Extensive hands-on experience in accounting, project management, or financial management.Proficiency in advanced computer applications, including the use of corporate systems and Microsoft Office products.In-depth knowledge and practical application of accounting standards and legislation, with strong interpretative abilities.Excellent team management skills, with the capability to lead and inspire staff to achieve set performance targets, meet deadlines, and align with corporate objectives.Why work for Mackay Regional Council?Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive, and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism, and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches, and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:Base annual salary of $107,820.56Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.Study and assistance programs for career development.Learning and career development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program.Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.Active Social Clubs.Want to know more about this role?View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.How to apply:Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc., you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application.Applications Close: Thursday, 7 November 2024Having troubles submitting your application?Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).***Important information for applicants:To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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