Financial Accountant
Core
Assist in the preparation and review of external financial reports, statutory reporting, year-end audit programs, treasury, and tax management for a local council.
Role type
Financial Accountant
Builds
External financial reports, statutory financial statements, monthly balance sheets and income statements, BAS and GST returns.
Domain
Public sector / Local government / Financial Accounting
Required skills
Financial accounting, Treasury management, Taxation, Year-end auditing, Balance sheet reconciliation, Fixed asset management, Internal auditing, BAS and GST returns, Inventory processing, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
Customer focus, Relationship building
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Undertake treasury functions including investments and loans; Report, review, and reconcile fixed assets register against corporate financial system; Assist with project closure processes including WIP validation and depreciation; Conduct cyclical balance sheet reconciliations; Complete month-end accounting procedures; Conduct regular internal audits/samples; Produce monthly Balance sheet and Income statement reports; Engage with business units for correct accounting treatments; Prepare BAS and GST returns; Process Inventory journals; Process Bank Guarantees; Provide financial accounting advice to customers; Assist Supervisor with year-end audit tasks.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC