Finance Manager | Hughenden

Finance Manager

• Fully Maintained Vehicle for Work/Private use
• Subsidised Housing & Relocation assistance
• Attractive Remuneration on Offer

The Client
This position is based in picturesque Hughenden, situated 390km west of Townsville on the banks of the Flinders River. Hughenden possesses all the facilities and opportunities you would expect from a vibrant regional centre including schools, sporting clubs, and great natural landscapes.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager is responsible for the preparation of Councils key financial deliverables including annual budget, operating and capital expenditure reports, long term financial strategy and model, quarterly reviews, annual reports and performance monitoring.

• 4 year maximum term contract
• Base salary: Negotiable in line with skills, experience and qualifications
• Locality allowance
• 12% Superannuation (based on a 6% employee contribution)
• 5 weeks Annual leave with 17.5% Leave Loading
• 9-day fortnight
• Fully maintained vehicle for work and private use or a motor vehicle allowance
• Subsidised housing and Relocation assistance

About You

Essential

• In-depth understanding of accounting systems, Australian Accounting Standards, and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in budget development and accounting practices, compliant with Australian Standards and Qld legislation and audit requirements.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain and improve quality systems and processes to produce meaningful financial reports that link directly with performance reporting that supports governance and management.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and manage competing priorities and deadlines while solving complex problems and developing sustainable solutions for Council.
• Working knowledge of Local Government Risk Management Framework and its practical
• Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of corporate and other programs used by Council such as Authority and TRIM.
• Desirable: Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting and membership eligibility with CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Association.

To Apply
Submit your application in Word format by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion and to request the position description, please contact Sandy Evans on (07) 4034 5000.

Closes Monday November 25^th 5pm.

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion and a copy of the position description, you are welcome to call Sandy Evans on (07) 4034 5000.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, the Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

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