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Willoughby City Council Hiring for Financial Accounting Lead Job at Willoughby Full Time

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  • Start in January 2022
  • Fantastic Career opportunities
  • Chatswood location
  • Salary is from $113K neg plus super (10%)
  • Flexible working conditions including RDOs

The Company

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work. You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from the a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

You’re looking for a role with purpose, one where you can make a meaningful difference. You have so much to offer. And we can see that. As much as you bring to the table, we provide you with the support you need to accelerate your career growth. We are constantly evolving… and that change brings with it new directions, skillsets and thinking for you to embrace. Through collaboration and projects across the organisation, you will have incredible opportunities come your way. How far you take them, well, that’s in your hands.

Whether that be incisive financial acumen, intelligent IT or residential solutions, a career here is about sharing ideas, spotting opportunities to make life and work in Willoughby better for all of us. It’s a collaborative approach to making the right decisions for our residents and environment. What that means for you is the opportunity to contribute your expertise and learn from your colleagues’ across all the different areas of Council each and every day.


The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to lead a small team of professionals accountable for statutory financial reporting, treasury, bank reconciliation and administration, tax compliance, external funding and asset accounting for Willoughby City Council

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and part of the Finance Leadership Team, this role is integral in ensuring that Council meets its statutory financial reporting and other compliance obligations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leadership and development of staff reporting to the position.
  • Accountable for planning, preparation, delivery, audit and on-time submission of annual statutory financial reporting obligations.
  • Accountable for ensuring that annual Financial Statements comply with relevant International and Australian Accounting Standards and the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice.
  • Responsible for the completeness, accuracy and existence of Council’s Financial Asset Register. Accounting for capitalisation, disposal and revaluation of Council’s financial assets.
  • Accountable for the accurate preparation and timely submission of Council’s Fringe Benefits Tax return; Council’s Business Activity Statements; required Grant acquittals and other period financial statements for external bodies
  • Ensuring satisfactory internal audit controls are in place relating to all financial activities of council.
  • Monitor daily and short, medium and long term cash-flow requirements. Ensure appropriate funds are available to meet commitments while investing excess funds.
  • Management of Council’s Investment portfolio. Optimise interest returns on cash holdings of over $100 million by assessing and recommending investments to the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Accountable for accurate and timely daily bank reconciliations and management of Council’s loan portfolio.
  • Responsible for providing budget inputs for assets, grants and interest Managing Financial Accounting Section budget; and asset management system administration and reconciliation
  • Responsible for providing training and guidance in asset management processes, concepts and accounting.
  • Reconciliation of Senior Staff Total Remuneration Packages (TRPs).
  • Collaborate with Management Accounting Team on month and quarter end close procedures, accruals and reconciliations.
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

We are looking for:

  • Tertiary Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in financial accounting.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop staff in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience in influencing and achieving outcomes through a range of senior stakeholders.
  • Extensive knowledge of Australian and International Accounting Standards.
  • Advanced level computing and analytical skills, financial modelling and problem solving. Demonstrated experience in working with an enterprise level finance and asset management system.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing executive level and public reports and documents.

Please note being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 is a requirement prior to commencement of employment with Willoughby City Council, except where a medical contraindication certificate is provided.


Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.


Enquiries: Steve Naven, Chief Financial Officer on 9777 1020

A copy of the Position Description and selection criteria is also available at Careers at Willoughby.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.


Applications close: Monday 13 December 2021


At Willoughby we believe in a culture of Inspired People; Inspired Performance and demonstrate this through our values of Lead, Learn, Care, Share and Deliver.


Willoughby City Council is committed to providing a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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