Moreton Bay Regional Council Hiring for Asset Accountant Job at Caboolture Full Time

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference – bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

The role

As our Asset Accountant you will be a part of a newly created position that sits within the Accounting Services department of the Finance and Corporate Services division. This position will undertake a range of asset accounting activities and act as the primary contact with external stakeholders on all asset accounting matters.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Providing timely and accurate recognition (capitalisation) of assets recorded onto Councils financial asset register along with depreciation, revaluations, useful life reviews, residual values and asset stocktakes.
• Provide complex financial asset information to support Council’s periodic, statutory, and reporting needs, including, notes to financial statements, depreciation, assets management plans and insurance reporting.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and knowledge with managing large infrastructure assets. You will have a good understanding of accounting practices, procedures, standards, and legislation to successfully provide financial advice and support with asset accounting matters. You will need to hold a Degree in Accounting and/or Commerce or equivalent and have relevant years’ experience.

You will have strong negotiation skills, who can influence and effectively communicate to meet the needs of a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong attention to detail is a must, to ensure you are undertaking accounting activities with efficiency and accuracy.

Our Accounting Services team is dynamic, collaborative, and driven to achieve high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability – we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

The Details

Term: Permanent Full Time

Award/Level: Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) – Level 5 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement

Location: Caboolture

Package: $87,291pa + 9-day fortnight + up to 12% superannuation + leave loading

Why join the MBRC Team?

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most – as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our mates and construction program.
• Flexibility at MBRC depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applicants will need to attach the following documents:

• A current resumé or curriculum vitæ
• A covering letter or expression of interest (maximum 2 pages) which details your suitability for the role (optional)

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 29th August 2022

Position Description

Position Description_Asset Accountant.pdf

Applicants that do not hold the qualification outlined in the role description are encouraged to apply if they have an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required for this role.

Further Information

If you require further information, please contact council’s Careers team at [email protected]

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