About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to lead the Finance Team by creating the conditions for efficient, effective and coherent financial services that meet the current and future strategic goals of Kempsey Shire Council.As a leader, the Manager will be responsible for fostering our positive team culture building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, and leading the team to deliver high quality outputs.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications in Accounting; CPA or CA qualified; previous experience in a senior accounting or finance role; proven experience in leadership and management; thorough knowledge of government legislation relating to financial administration including accounting principles; highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; advanced ability to communicate financial concepts, analysis and recommendations; identify inefficiencies and improve processes, practices and systems; and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.You should also possess advanced time management and organisational skills. Key accountabilities include Reporting to the Group Manager Corporate Services, the position is responsible for overseeing various financial functions including:Rates & Revenue CollectionAccounts PayableTreasury ManagementGeneral Ledger maintenancePreparation of annual Financial Statements and audit requirementsProviding leadership and management to the financial services team What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,857 to $2,090 (plus 10.5% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Stephen Mitchell on 02 6566 3200. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 4pm.Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
AUD
West Kempsey
2440
