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Projects Accountant
Financial Services
Temporary Full Time to May 2026
Maryborough
- Stream A Level 6 $100017 per annum superannuation
- $6000 relocation bonus for suitable candidate
- 17.5 annual leave loading
- 9day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
Were seeking a skilled and motivated financial professional to provide leadership and expert support across Councils financial services.
In this dynamic role youll lead key financial projects support strategic budgeting and reporting and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Youll collaborate across departments to enhance systems and processes develop financial models and deliver accurate timely reporting to support informed decisionmaking.
What your day will look like:
- Take the lead role in projects managed by Financial Services.
- Determine scope develop project plan budget and timeline for financial services projects.
- Develop models and reporting tools for Financial Services as required.
- Assist with graphs and analytics for Councillor budget sessions and budget presentations and reviewing and development of budget reports
- Preparation and analysis of monthly financial variance reports as required.
- Assist with the coordination of the end of year audit process including the development of an audit plan/timetable and monitoring of timeframes.
- Liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders throughout project.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What youll need for success:
- Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting (or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models.
- Knowledge and understanding of Local Government procedures and legislation Australian Accounting Standards regulations and other relevant acts and legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Ability to provide professional advice to key business areas within Council to facilitate project delivery systems and process improvements.
- Highly developed computer skills in the operation of financial systems.
- Effective time management skills including but not limited to working independently setting priorities setting and meeting deadlines and organising own workloads.
Whats nice to have:
- CPA or equivalent
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12 employer super contribution
- 17.5 leave loading
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid Emergency Services leave
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 6 May subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Tyson Deller Manager Budgeting & Strategic Accountingat or onduring business hours.
Were committed to supporting people who identify as having a disability throughout the recruitment process. Let us know how we can assist.
Employment Type
Full-Time
