Maranoa Regional Council Hiring for ​ Management Accountant Job at Roma Full Time

About the position

Profile

Position title Management Accountant

Position number 1019

Department Finance

Current location Roma Infrastructure Services Depot, 1 Cartwright Street, Roma

Classification Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 – Level 7 – 8

Reports to Operations Manager – Finance

Date last reviewed 30 July 2021

Purpose

To provide specialist management accounting services to ensure Council meets its statutory obligations under the

Local Government Act 2009, the Local Government Regulation 2012 and other legislative obligations.

Key responsibilities

Management Accounting

Prepare the statutory financial report in accordance with Section 204 Local Government Regulation 2012 for

authorisation by the Director and the Chief Executive Officer.

Contribute to the development of monthly management reports/performance reports including exception analysis.

Actively manage Council’s investments (daily as required) including reconciliation of Council’s Investment

Register (monthly).

Oversee the preparation of Council’s Diesel Fuel Rebate Claim (monthly).

Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of the Business Activity Statement (BAS) (monthly).

Oversee the preparation of the GST claim and remittance in relation to Council’s Salary Sacrifice arrangements

(managed by RemServ).

Manage and reconcile Council’s Loan Register (monthly).

Prepare Council’s Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) return (if applicable) and ensure that source documentation and data

is accurate.

Oversee the calculation, lodgment, and remittance of Council’s payroll tax obligation to the Office of State

Revenue (monthly).

Manage and reconcile Council’s Trust Register (monthly).

Prepare/review accounting and acquittal statements for funding received by Council.

B udget Preparation

Assist with the preparation and coordination of Council’s annual budget including associated documentation, as

well as revised budgets during the financial year – in conjunction with the Program Funding & Budget

Coordinator.

Assist and support the Senior Management Team in the preparation of their annual and revised budgets.

Annual Financial Statements

Assist with the preparation of Council’s annual financial statements in accordance with all statutory financial

reporting obligations and comply with all relevant / current accounting standards.

Financial Function

Contribute to expenditure reviews to identify opportunities for savings.

Provide relevant, accurate and timely financial reporting information to the elected Council, the Executive

Leadership Team and statutory bodies as requested.

Provide advice on legislative and regulatory compliance and current accounting, financial and budget practice to

meet organisational needs.

Assist in reviewing Payroll calculations for termination payments and large backpay payments for accuracy.

Review and update finance policies as required.

Financial Systems

Ensure financial software systems used by Council are maintained for optimum performance and functionality.

Ensure all accounting systems function with integrity and outputs meet deadlines.

Asset Accounting

Assist in reviewing asset accounting in relation to asset capitalisations to ensure correct accounting treatment of

acquisitions, disposals, and write-offs.

Special Projects

Undertake exception reporting and monitoring to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial activities e.g.

payroll.

Undertake projects and tasks within scope of knowledge, skills and abilities as required.

Customer service

Provide friendly and professional service to internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and face to face.

Respond to all customer requests and queries in accordance with Council’s Customer Service Charter and

relevant policies and procedures.

O ther

Undertake duties within the skill level, competence and training, consistent with the applicable level within the

Award, in any area of Council as required.

Assume the accountabilities and responsibilities of the role and delegations for the position.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to Maranoa Regional Council’s values and team goals.

Our values

Striving for excellence

Being respectful

Showing empathy

Ensuring honesty

Providing transparency

Encouraging innovation and efficiency

Demonstrating accountability

Ensuring the safety of our teams and community

Thinking about today and tomorrow

Our teams’ goal

Quality in our services and projects

Safety of our teams and community

Management of our natural and built Environment

Affordability of our current and future communities

About the person

Qualifications and licences

Mandatory and highly desirable qualifications and licences

To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you will be able to meet the below mandatory requirements for the

role:

Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence (mandatory).

Degree with study and experience in the discipline of accounting / business / commerce / finance (or other related

field of study) (mandatory).

Membership of an accounting body or willingness to work towards fulfilling the requirements for membership

within an agreed period of time (mandatory).

Required skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government

Regulation 2012.

Commitment to accurate, well presented and accessible workpapers available for review at any time.

High-level problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Well-developed written and administrative skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal

and external stakeholders.

Ability to effectively use a range of computer software (including but not limited to the Microsoft Office suite of

products).

Demonstrated ability to follow direction and accurately complete tasks within allocated timeframes.

Ability to work productively both within a team environment and autonomously.

Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to Maranoa Regional Council’s values and team goals.

Previous experience working in a local government environment will be highly regarded but is not essential.