Frankston City Council Hiring for Coordinator Management Accounting Job at Frankston Full Time

Job no: 492729
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Management

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the position
Council’s Finance and Integrated Planning Department is looking for a Coordinator Management Accounting to join their team.
The primary responsibility of this role is to develop, coordinate, and prepare key financial reports to Council and the Executive Management Team and plays a key role in coordinating the development of Council’s annual budget, the financial forecasts and preparing the financial reports. In addition, this role provides high level strategic advice, analysis, financial modelling and support across Council through a business partnering model.
This role is critical in developing and maintaining systems, processes, and structures to ensure that financial information is provided to assist in appropriate decision making while providing expert advice to establish and maintain a management accounting, budgeting and integrated planning framework that is consistent with the principles of sound financial management.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Accounting or related discipline.
• Experience and ability to motivate, lead and develop staff to achieve a high standard of performance.
• Substantial experience with large financial computer based systems including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to coordinate asset accounting.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in financial management including preparation of budgets and long term financial strategy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others with clarity and diplomacy.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, practices and relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and plan to achieve specific objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and leading in the implementation of process improvements in the most cost effective manner.
• CPA or CA qualification or at a minimum be a member of either the Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Society of Certified Practising Accountants (desirable).
• Experience using Pathway (Infor) and/or Technology One Financials (desirable)
• Exposure to and experience in a Local Government environment (desirable)

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance programme
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 8 currently remunerated between $120,755.58 to $135,203.25 per annum, plus superannuation. Salary level will be based on the experience level of the candidate. Overtime will also be paid as required.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Caroline Reidy at [email protected]
The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.
Culture at Frankston City Council
Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.
Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information
It is a condition of employment that all Frankston City Council employees are required to have Covid-19 Vaccinations and any associated boosters as required by Council’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be required to declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status and provide a copy of a valid Vaccination Certificate as part of the pre-employment process, prior to being offered a position.

Advertised: 10 Nov 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,755.58 – $135,203.25 per year