Combine your Accounting expertise with a passion for continuous improvement in this front-line role!
Closes in 2 weeks Category: Finance
Location: Sunshine Coast
Type: Permanent Full-time
$103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 5745
Why work with us? At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
We are seeking a Management Accountant to perform group, capital, and corporate management accounting functions. The successful incumbent will provide support to Groups, Branches, and Units. The role encompasses provision of accounting support to the Coordinator Financial Services and Senior Management Accountant for monthly reporting, annual budget, and ongoing budget reviews within tight timeframes.
You will provide ongoing advice on budget allocation, review, costing, and operational & maintenance allocations as well as prepare reports for & liaise with internal clients.
The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining knowledge of Council's financial and subsidiary systems.
Regular duties of the role will include: Submission of financial reports on activities as they impact on the Corporate Plan and Council's financial reporting processes. Ongoing ledger analysis & preparation of budget and actual journals. Compilation & analysis of financial data for reports and/or returns. Provision of accounting support to Group, Branch, and Unit Management, the Coordinator Financial Services, and Senior Management Accountants to facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing budget reviews. Development and maintenance of processes to track the financial status of various projects, including the ongoing review of existing processes and forward planning of branches' future financial requirements. About you You are a tertiary qualified Accountant with experience in a related position producing finance reports in line with accounting standards.
You are well-versed in computer applications including integrated financial systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
Complementing your systems and analytical skills, you are an outstanding communicator with interpersonal skills to communicate persuasively, engage in active listening, and consult with stakeholders at all levels.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us; therefore, we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program, and development opportunities. Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that helps you be your best. Extras: Those extras make a difference; therefore, we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones, and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where Council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution. How to apply Your written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries, contact Sharon Dunbar during business hours on 0424 325 229.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region, we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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