Cook Shire Council Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Cooktown Full Time

Financial Accountant

• Pivotal Senior Finance role
• Unique Opportunity to Leverage your Career in Tropical North QLD
• Up to $90K + Super + 5 weeks’ Leave + Relocation Assistance + RDO

Cook Shire Council is looking for a Financial Accountant to help support the CFO and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting within Council ..

The Organisation

As one of the largest employers in Cape York, Cook Shire Council supports this growing region and a diverse community of over 4,500 residents and is the largest land area shire in QLD. There could not be a better time to come up and experience everything the region has to offer and work for a Council that focussed on continual improvement in everything it does for the community it serves.

For those considering a ‘sea change’ this could be your chance to enjoy life away from the daily commute and to enjoy all the benefits of living in a truly unique coastal location where work/life balance is genuinely possible. The organisation is very ‘family-friendly’ and flexible hours are genuinely supported by management. Council will provide you with assistance to locate suitable accommodation if needed.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Executive Management team, this is a pivotal role that requires 3-5years experience with the ability to supervise Accounts Receivable and the Rates Officer and play a strong role in assisting the CFO on a range of deliverables.

The objectives of the role include:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting within Council, ensuring statutory obligations are met and effective controls are in place.
• Development and implementation of strong month end processes, including reconciliations, journals, monthly financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversight of the Rates function.
• Providing support to staff in the use of Council’s financial management system Authority.

About You

As a qualified Accountant, you will be able to demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to providing a high level of service and continuous improvement in previous roles. Renowned for your “can do” proactive approach you have the capability to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

The candidate we are looking for will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar role desirable.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Accounting practices and principles
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated experience developing annual financial statements
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities to deliver work to a high standard
• Ability to use your initiative to recommend alternative solutions and strategies.
• Consideration will also be given to candidates who are ‘self-starters’ capable of getting things done and meetings deadlines for deliverables who are ready to step up to this level. Experience working with or for State or Local Government would be highly regarded but not essential.

Why this Role?

If you enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, want to be part of change in an organisation and enjoy seeing your efforts result in enabling people to realise their potential, you will relish the chance to leverage your career into local government if you have not already done so.

Whilst Cooktown may not be somewhere you have previously considered living and working – for someone further along in their career you will have your ideas supported and a genuine opportunity to further expand your skills. Regardless, you will join a cohesive and motivated team and the experience will undoubtedly enable you to realise any future career aspirations. This could be simply to have a meaningful role you own or to leverage yourself further in time.

As a permanent employee an attractive salary commensurate with your experience will be negotiated, a monthly RDO and other benefits including support around securing appropriate accommodation (Council will provide landing pad accommodation for the first 3 months to give you a chance to find something appropriate), 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, locality allowance, relocation assistance and salary packaging.

To Apply

Peak Services Recruitment is managing recruitment for this role. For a confidential conversation, please call Rona Horsfall on 0438 943 854 at Peak Services Recruitment.
Alternatively, visit https://lgaqld.applynow.net.au/jobs/PEAK433 for more information.

Applications will close on Wednesday February 2nd at 10pm. Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time.