Gympie Regional Council Hiring for Officer Financial Accounting (fixed term) Job at Gympie Full Time

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. You could be part of a forward thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.

The town of Gympie is central to the Gympie region, two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie’s town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.

Officer Financial Accounting (fixed term)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $70,118 (pro rata) plus superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 24 July 2022 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via council’s online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Job Description

Gympie Regional Council currently have a exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to join our Finance team for a period of up to 12 months.

This position is to execute administrative, accounting and internal control processes in support of Council accountability and financial reporting objectives.

The key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

• Contribute to the accurate and timely distribution of monthly and annual financial information to management and external stakeholders by:
  • Undertaking processing of approved financial transactions representing the activities of Council.

  • Undertaking integrity and review processes prior to the distribution of financial information.

  • Presenting financial information in a format that is useful to users.

  • Complying with Australian Accounting Standards, the Local Government Act and Local Government Finance Standard.

  • Compiling and providing working papers in support of accounting estimates for review and audit purposes.
• Support Council Corporate Governance processes by:
  • Undertaking actions as directed through Council policy, work instructions and accounting procedures.

  • Compiling, implementing and conforming to Council internal control and internal checking arrangements.

  • Complying with accounting, taxation and corporate legislation.

  • Assisting with the completion and review of key account reconciliations.

  • Assisting with physical stock count and impairment review.
• Undertake Council administrative and taxation responsibilities:
  • Assisting with taxation responsibilities in the administration of Goods & Services taxation, Fringe Benefits taxation, State taxes and Income tax equivalents.

  • Assisting with data requested by external organisations such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Local Government.
• Contributing to Council management by:
  • Providing accounting and taxation advice.

  • Providing relevant information in a format that supports decision making.
• Undertake any other duties as are reasonably within the limits of the employee’s skills, competence and training.

What we are looking for?

To be successful in this role, applicants should have:

• Progress towards Tertiary qualifications (final year student) and equivalent experience in financial accounting or a related discipline.
• Ability to accurately reconcile source documents to system outputs.
• A high degree of computer literacy particularly in spread-sheeting and financial packages.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and procedures. Demonstrated competency in production of statutory financial reports in accordance with Australian accounting standards and local government regulations.
• Developing knowledge of strategic asset financial processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer system applications, including integrated financial systems, databases, spreadsheets and personal application software.
• Developing knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Audit Regulations and Queensland Local Government Legislation.
• Experience in applying the practical principles of cost accounting in particular cost assignment and allocation in an activity based costing environment.
• Well-developed analytical and interpretive skills and proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement to meet business needs
• Effective time management skills, including but not limited to, working independently, setting priorities, setting and meeting deadlines and organising own workloads
• Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and oral) to compile reports, correspondence, operational processes and procedures and the ability to liaise with and influence a range of stakeholders to seek cooperation.
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to work as an effective and positive team member in a customer focused and flexible environment and provide task supervision and on-the-job training.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Cindy Savage, Supervisor Financial Accounting, Systems and Treasury on 5481 0610 or email [email protected]

For assistance lodging your application using Council’s online system, please contact Rowena Chapman, Senior Officer Human Resources on 5481 0687 or email [email protected]

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference and national police.

How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another persons may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click ‘APPLY’
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close Sunday 24 July 2022 at 11pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via council’s online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.