What is the job?
Lithgow City Council has an opportunity for a full-time contract Directorate Management Accountant to join their team for a period of 3 years to assist in delivering strategic financial management plans for Directorates that respond to strategic directions of the Council.
Central to the role is the development of strong financial and budget management controls throughout the Directorates operations; to provide accounting support to the Directorates; and to make recommendations to the Financial Services Manager on continuous improvement of controls, systems and processes.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to;
- Coordinate and prepare Directorate budgets - operating, capital, budget reports and monthly reviews
- Provide technical advice on contemporary funding and budgeting issues.
- Provide assistance and training in budgeting, budget management, reporting and financial matters to ensure Directors and budget managers are upskilled and competent in these areas.
- Develop and update asset management plans in collaboration Directors and Managers.
- Provide Directors and managers professional advice, guidance and direction on technical and legislative matters relating to budgeting, financial planning and management accounting.
- Prepare reports for Council and Council committees as required
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will display excellent interpersonal and well developed communication skills allowing them to work collaboratively with Directors and project managers to ensure efficient and effective financial management, while complying with Councils corporate values and ethics. Additionally, they will have the ability to work within a team environment that provides financial services across a multifunctional organisation.
Specifically, we are looking candidates with the following:
- Tertiary qualifications or nearing completion in a degree level in Accounting
- Demonstrated experience in developing Departmental and project budgets
- Demonstrated experience in monthly reporting and budget reviews
- Sound knowledge of finance and accounting related IT software
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Salary and Conditions
- Salary package between $80,763.80 and $95,235.92 commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Additional remuneration may be available for an exceptional candidate.
- 3 year contract
- 35 hours per week with access to a 3 week RDO system
- Access to health and wellbeing programs including fitness passport
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
Closing Date: 4:00pm Thursday 16 September 2021
To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant will also be required to undertake a Police Check.
About Council
Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched.
Lithgow is a city looking to the future to pursue its vision of sustainable economic development and community harmony.
Lithgow City Council is a member of WSROC.