Position Details

Council is looking for an experienced professional who will be responsible for effective leadership of the Department of Finance, which includes Customer Service&  Finance.

The successful applicant will, desirably, have professional qualifications in Business Management, Accounting, Administration or other qualifications/ experience deemed satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer.  A local government background will be well regarded. Council's current budget expenditure is $46 million and all accounting work is up to date with excellent support staff. Council employs 165 staff.

Salary:  This is an important role.  An attractive remuneration package of up to $140K is offered together with other employment benefits.  

Contact: CEO Rex Mooney on 08 8950 0500

Position Description

Primary Objective

To direct the Council's finance, customer services and information technology functions, providing quality services to both internal and external customers in a friendly and cooperative manner, that are timely, relevant, and accurate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct and oversee all finance functions including accounting, purchasing and creditors, debtors, rates, receipting, investments, insurances, annual financial statements, internal audit, policies and procedures;

2. Promote a customer service culture and development of continuous improvement in the organisation;

3. Develop the annual Council budget in consultation with Senior Officers, and coordinate with strategic and business plans;

4. Monitor Council budget performance and provide timely financial reports in accordance with management and legal requirements, including preparation of the annual financial statements for external audit;

5. Attend Council and Committee meetings (after hours commitments apply).

6. Other duties as directed by the CEO

Delegations

In accordance with delegations contained in Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual, as amended from time to time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Manager Finance position report to the Director Finance

Selection Criteria 

Essential

• Experience in a senior role preparing budgets and annual financial statements and providing sound financial advice to CEO's and Councils/boards;
• High level proficiency with accounting systems
• High level of interpersonal and public relations skills, with the ability to consult and negotiate with internal and external customers to achieve good outcomes for the organisation and community;
• High level strategic planning and analytical skills and business acumen;
• Capacity to manage resources efficiently and achieve organisational outcomes in a timely and orderly manner;
• Understanding of and commitment to contemporary leadership and management policies and practices.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or management relevant to the position.

• Membership or eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body i.e. CPA or CA

Desirable

• Experience in local government;
• Post graduate study in accounting and/or management.
• Experience with Authority or similar accounting software relevant to local government.
• NT Driver's Licence
• Knowledge of OHW&S and Risk management strategies at a senior level.
• Some media experience