Charters Towers Regional Council Hiring for CCS-L13 DRFA Accountant Job at Australia Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under general direction, this position contributes to the operational objectives of the financial and managerial accounting functions of Council’s Finance Section by undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities directly or indirectly related to projects funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The positions required to fulfill the financial tasks and reporting requirements associated with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) funded disaster recovery works. The event being the Tropical Cyclone Imogen and associated low pressure system, 2-12 January 2021.

Employment Status: Full Time, Limited Tenure

Award: Level 5 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $81,603.00 gross per annum.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |

• Sound understanding of the various components of a financial ledger and a financial environment based on accrual accounting.
• Proficient in working within a fully integrated suite of financial modules; experience with TechnologyOne is desirable.
• Experience with extracting financial data from a database for advanced analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel.
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft products with advanced skills in Excel.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Demonstrated behaviour that supports a diverse equitable and safe workplace with a proven understanding of the principles of confidentiality.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Bachelor degree in business/commerce or related substantial financial experience.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Wednesday 22 September 2021.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.