Financial Improvement Accountant

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

 ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Aa a key role within Council’s Finance Service Package, the Financial Improvement Accountant provides essential financial services to the organisation by;

• review of financial systems and processes, with a strong customer focus
• providing recommendations for system changes and improvements, and implementation of improvements where possible
• building financial models as required to analyse financial data and turn data into information and insights
• building strong partnering relationships with key stakeholders in Business Units and become a trusted advisor. This will include assisting with business cases for major financial decisions and ensuring governance over the key assumptions applied
• assisting with service reviews
• providing assistance with workorder creation, monitoring expenditures, budget allocation, reporting and closures 

Your demonstrated experience in financial systems development will be complemented by degree qualifications in accounting, financial management or business management, along with demonstrated experience in a similar position within a large multi-disciplined organisation. You will be required to have a proven strong ability to develop, promote and implement reforms, systems and policies within a continuous improvement environment. 

This position is offered on a full-time basis for a period up to 2 years working 35 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 13 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $94,395 - $106,181 per annum.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Customer Experience (CX) Recognition Program
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Kelly McGowan, Chief Financial Officer on 02 6578 7336. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 2 MAY 2023.