City of Gold Coast Hiring for Accountant Job at Nerang Full Time

Reference number

32007

Employment status

Full Time

Directorate

City Administration and Governance

Location

Nerang Office

Award – Classification

City of Gold Coast Certified Agreement 2019 – Stream A Administration Level 6

Salary

$85,622.52 to $91,120.27

Salary Details

Hours per week

36.25

Days per fortnight

9 (Nine)

Position summary

The Gold Coast is an outstanding global city proudly looking towards its future. We are inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.

Here at City of Gold Coast, our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving the City Vision and our many city priorities.

• We aim high – we are passionate about delivering the best for our city
• We add value – we are innovative and make the most of every opportunity
• We work as a team – our people are great individually, but unstoppable together
• We take responsibility – we are committed to working safely, being trustworthy and owning our actions

About the Position

The position forms part of a team of finance professionals, operating within a shared services environment, in the provision of a range of client focused financial management and business services. It works across the Water and Waste Directorate.

Key Deliverables of the position:

• Regularly monitor directorate budget and financial performance to ensure a high level of integrity of accounting data within financial systems.
• Assist with collection, coordination, data entry and review in respect to financial and budgetary processes.
• Provide specialist advice on compliance with relevant Council business rules, policies and financial processes and assist Cost Centre Managers in areas pertaining to Council’s governance cycles for financial matters.
• Perform financial system maintenance in accordance with Council’s budget guidelines.
• Complete financial reconciliations and reports for directorate management teams.
• Coordinate and prepare journal entries.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business or Finance, and / or significant relevant knowledge and experience.
• Proven interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, develop and maintain key relationships and collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical skills, including data analysis and information consistency.
• Experience in preparing information for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Considerable computer skills and extensive experience in the use of Finance Information systems, SAP, Business Intelligence, Advanced Excel and Word skills.

What can the City of Gold Coast offer you?

Working for the City of Gold Coast is both challenging and rewarding. You will enjoy:

• working within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with 9 day fortnights and flexible working arrangements;
• a friendly and supportive team where you will be recognised and rewarded;
• opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression;
• a competitive remuneration and options to salary sacrifice;

See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Council-region/Careers-with-Council

The Selection Process

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one way video interview via SparkHire, and a face to face interview or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams or Skype. You may also be required to undertake police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Australian Standards and Council’s procedures.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Screening questions

Essential: Do you have relevant tertiary or equivalent accounting qualifications and/or substantial knowledge and previous experience in financial management? please provide details.
Essential: Please provide examples of your experience assisting with monthly and/or quarterly budget review and reporting processes (e.g. variance analysis) to provide timely and informative financial information for senior management.

Essential: Please describe your ability to multi-task, plan, organise and prioritise work and resources, and effectively develop systems, processes and procedures to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
Essential: Please tell us about your computer skills including use of SAP (or other ERP systems) and advanced Excel ability to analyse data to facilitate financial review and decision making.

Contact person

Carlton Oldfield

Contact number

0755817038

Alternate contact person

Victoria Clancy

Alternate contact number

0755828748

Closing date

07/04/2022