Finance Officer
- Permanent full time
- Band 5 – Salary range $77,971 to $86,652
- Based in Camperdown, Victoria
“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”
About the position
Corangamite Shire Council is seeking a Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting Council’s financial operations, with a focus on financial accounting and Accounts Payable functions.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the financial accounting aspects of Council operations using a team approach, ensuring all financial records are accurate and capable of producing timely statutory reporting.
- Undertaking Accounts Payable functions for Council, ensuring supplier invoices, reconciliations, creditor payments and related records are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with Council policies, delegations and statutory requirements.
- Supporting the preparation of Financial Statements, Grants Commission Return, Audit opinions and other financial reports.
- Supporting the preparation of timely, relevant and accurate financial reporting on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
- Assisting the Manager Finance to effectively and efficiently carry out the financial functions of the Council, including core financial accounting and Accounts Payable activities.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs, maintenance of supplier records and the application of internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across financial accounting and Accounts Payable functions while maintaining accuracy and meeting statutory and organisational deadlines
- Demonstrated involvement in the preparation of year-end Financial Statements and the year-end Financial Reporting process.
- Developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills.
- Recent National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
Contact
Xavier Flanagan, Director Corporate & Community Services
About Corangamite Shire
Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.
We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment)
Applications close 5.00 pm Wednesday 15 July
