Financial Accounting Coordinator

• Coordinate the Annual Financial Statements and quarterly reports (Balance Sheet/Cash Flow) ensuring full compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Acts, and tax obligations (GST/FBT)
• Act as the primary audit liaison, ensuring the timely implementation of audit recommendations and maintaining rigorous internal controls and delegations across the organization
• Oversee AP and AR functions, including authorizing weekly payment runs, managing sundry debtor collections, and developing the policies that govern transactional processing
• Manage the month-end close and system interfaces, ensuring all journals are posted by the second business day and employee leave provisions are reconciled quarterly
• Optimize Council’s investment portfolio and manage short/long-term cash flows to ensure sufficient liquidity for creditor and salary obligations in line with Investment Policy
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and financial software (CommBiz/Computron), collaborating with IT to streamline processes and design reporting tools that meet management needs
• Lead the Financial Accounting team by managing recruitment, setting performance targets, and identifying training needs to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar, CA/CPA qualification (or in progress)
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and coordinate a Financial Accounting Department
• A sound knowledge of Goods and Services Tax legislation, Fringe Benefits Tax legislation, Australian Accounting Standards
• Previous government experience (Desirable)

Previous government experience

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services