Accounting,Banking and Financial Services,Government, Defence & Emergency,Property & Real Estate
ABOUT US
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.
Some of these benefits include:
A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
Access to annual flu shots.
Annual skin checks.
Opportunity to salary package.
Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
Out of hours Social Club.
Corporate gym membership prices,
Access Employee Assistance Program.
Can and soft-plastic collection.
The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide key support to the Manager Finance and Coordinator Finance with the delivery of efficient, high quality financial services including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis and insights. This will include:
Routine and ad hoc financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.
Maintaining Council’s fixed asset register ensuring the timely recording of data.
Effectively communicating and collaborating with budget owners to develop and enhance finance acumen across the organisation.
Assisting with the development of business cases for capital projects.
Work in collaboration with the assets team to value Council’s Property, Infrastructure, Plant and Equipment.
This role will also provide technical support and guidance to the finance analysts within the team to build the skills and capability within the finance team.
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it).
Desired Skills and Experience
To apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Essential qualifications and experience
Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting).
Membership of a professional accounting association (CA or CPA) would be highly regarded.
Previous relevant experience commensurate with the requirements of the position with a minimum three years’ experience relevant to the position.
Sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards particularly those relating to fixed assets.
Desirable qualifications and experience
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting & budgeting.
