Finance Officer

About Murray River Council

Join an award-winning organisation that is modern, dynamic and has a high regard for employee satisfaction and engagement. Murray River Council offers a supportive and flexible environment to assist employees with the right work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the role is to undertake a variety of activities related to the provision of internal management accounting information using a mid to high end Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The role will be intimately involved in the development and review of budgets and the undertaking of financial analysis. The role will also be required to provide a high level of support to operational managers in managing the individual department budgets and provide support to maintain the ERP system to ensure that costs are captured in the required manner.

What you need to be successful:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Demonstrated relevant experience of at least two years in a similar role

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Competency in the full MS Office suite combined with ability to learn and utilise new software

• Experience in and the ability to use an accounting system

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, confidentiality, and ability to relate to a diverse range of people

• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance or higher accreditation

• Experience in a Local Government Entity

• Experience using a mid to high level ERP System, ideally Technology One

Interested?

Download the position description to find out more. To apply, hit the 'how to apply' button on this page.

For more information please contact Nikki Chalmers, Financial Controller – 1300 087 004