Asset Accountant

The role:

The Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring the fulfilment of obligations in relation to all aspects of asset accounting. The position works in close liaison with the Senior Accountant and Manager Finance and supervises the Graduate Accountant.

We appreciate asset accounting is a specialised area and we may not be able to find a suitable applicant to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the role.  If you are not suitably qualified to take on all of the duties and responsibilities of the role but could perform a significant portion, or if you require some flexibility around full-time hours or working remotely, we would still like to hear from you.  Remuneration will be adjusted accordingly.

What we are looking for:

You will have ideally completed a tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline and have five years of experience in a similar role but we may consider candidates who, for example, are currently undertaking but have not completed relevant study or have extensive relevant experience You will be self-motivated and highly organised with the ability to work autonomously while also possessing well-developed interpersonal skills enabling you to effectively liaise, consult and negotiate with internal and external customers to ensure financial reporting targets are achieved You will have a thorough understanding of the Australian Accounting Standards and general accounting principles and be adept at problem solving, prioritising, time management and quality assurance You will have a consistent track record of achievement in preparing and presenting high-quality reports and submissions of a complex and substantial nature, formulating recommendations and evaluating projects

What we can offer you:

Permanent, up to full-time position LGOA Level 5/1 – $83.216 per annum (full-time) Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/life balance – 19-day month Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 500 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 1 February 2023

For further information about this position contact Elisa Tatti, Manager Finance, on 1300 308 461 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.