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Canterbury-Bankstown Council Hiring for Senior Finance Officer Job at Australia Full Time

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Are you passionate about providing high level, efficient and effective financial support? This could be the position for you! We are currently looking for an experienced finance officer to join one of NSW’s largest and fast-growing local councils at CB City.

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. Located just nine kilometres southwest of the Sydney CBD, Canterbury Bankstown’s 41 suburbs form a highly urbanised metropolitan environment.

The Role
The Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:
  • Processing accounts receivable transactions as required.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
  • Managing the recovery of outstanding debts in accordance with Council’s debt recovery policy.
  • Ensuring that accounts receivable processes comply with any internal controls in place and assist any reviews from internal or external auditors.
  • Assist Council in meeting all its taxation obligations, including required substantiation, reporting, payment and administration, especially in relation to GST.
(Full list of accountabilities located in the PD)
The opportunity is offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

You will have:
  • Experience in processing financial transactions
  • Knowledge of GST requirements and the impact on Accounts Receivable.
  • Ability to reconcile accounts and financial ledgers.
  • Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Excellent customer service and relationship skills
  • Relevant computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications)
  • Salary from $69,353 (Grade E, Step1) + 10.5% super.
Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade and have a discussion with us.
https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/working-with-us
By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that puts the community at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all members of the community to apply.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
  • Hybrid WFH for up-to 2 days a week.
  • Flexible work practices.
  • Flexible start and finish times.
  • Accrue Time Off
  • Work/Life balance environment.
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Access to long service leave after 5 years.
  • Permanent Full-Time & 35 hour working week.
  • Central Bankstown location (close to public transport).
  • 4 weeks annual leave, per year of service
For more information, please contact Kaniz Morshedi (Team leader Accounts Receivable) on 02 9707 9671 or at Kaniz.morshedi@cbcity.nsw.gov.au .
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;
  • Resume; and
  • Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 2 September 2022.
Canterbury Bankstown Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all team members and other workers. Our COVIDSafe Workplace Policy requires all team members to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination status before commencing employment with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Council defines ‘up-to-date’ to include having had a third dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Medical exemptions are only available if you are unable to be vaccinated due to genuine medical contraindications and may be subject to further review. Applications for a medical exemption will be managed in accordance with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy.
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