Accountant – Business Partnering

Job No: NCC1947

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Closing Date: 6 May 2019 AEST

Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week

NCC1947

City of Newcastle is looking for a client focused, experienced Accountant - Business Partnering to assist the Manager Business Partnering in delivering a range of financial outcomes inclusive of:

• Assisting the Manager Business Partnering in the development and implementation of Council’s annual budget and quarterly reforecasting process;
• Developing and maintaining the integrity of the OneCouncil financial structure;
• Supporting the Manager Business Partnering with Council reporting and the review of monthly financial results;
• Provision of training and education to operational staff;
• Assisting in the management of grant fundings;
• Providing support to the Corporate Accountants with the annual financial statements;
• Staying abreast of emerging accounting issues that could affect the organisation.

As a member of the Finance team you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible working arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and will work with a team of financial professionals. You will be outcome focussed and be able to work well under pressure to achieve organisational financial deadlines.

Your tertiary and post graduate qualifications as well as your strong financial management skills and understanding of local government finance will assist you in being able to deliver the desired outcomes with your team.

You will pro-actively partner with a wide range of service unit stakeholders and divisional heads, providing direction and specialist analytical, financial and business advisory services whilst assisting in the portfolio’s strategy.

To be successful in this job you will have:

Essential

1. Degree qualifications in Accounting or Commerce and currently undertaking or completed CPA/CA program and or relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience and application of accounting principles and practices in accounting and financial management in relation to contemporary budget development and performance analysis in a large diverse organisation.
3. Business advisory experience, including an ability to analyse financial issues and outcomes including identification of alternatives and implementing assessed recommendations.
4. High level written and oral communication skills and an ability to work in a team towards the achievement of organisational goals.
5. Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks to achieve strict deadlines and corporate outcomes.
6. Advanced computing skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Highly Desirable

1. Working knowledge of Councils Financial Management Information System (Technology One Financials).
2. Experience in financial analysis, problem solving, research of technical accounting related issues and the formulation of a recommendation to management.
3. An understanding of Local Government financial policies and procedures and their practical application.
4. Sound understanding of external grants and contributions in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

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City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

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Remuneration: $90,069 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week. 

Application Closing Date:  Sunday, 5 May 2019

For further details please contact Scott Moore, Manager Business Partnering - 49742129