Senior Management Accountant

Salary Range: $78,796 - $91,488 per annum 

Key Duties:  

Enhance your career by joining Cairns Regional Council, one of the largest employers in the Cairns region. Our commitment to delivering high quality services to the community means we need talented, committed people – we need you! 

Cairns Regional Council is currently seeing a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance Department.  

The role:

This position will work closely with the Coordinator of Management Accounting and Council’s Management Team to fulfil our internal reporting and analysis needs. This includes structured monthly reporting and the annual budgeting process along with ad-hoc analysis and reporting when needed.

The incumbent will also work closely with the Treasury and Taxation, Asset Accounting and Financial Accounting areas, to ensure that all areas of Council receive any professional accounting advice and support needed.

What you'll need to succeed: 

• Bachelor of Commerce / Business or similar.
• CPA or CA membership
• Experience working in a relevant finance field.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development, performance reporting and process improvement.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 

For a full listing of Selection Criteria, please see the "Position Description" below.

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol test and a national police history check.

What you'll get in return:

Cairns Regional Council offers generous employee benefits including study assistance and excellent career development opportunities. The Finance Team demonstrates a strong commitment to the success and growth of their team members and offers a great team culture and working environment. They have a strong focus on succession planning and there are clear pathways for career progression within the Department.  

In addition to providing opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development, Cairns Regional Council offers flexible work arrangements, a 19 day month rostered day off and generous leave loading and superannuation contributions.

About Cairns Regional Council:

For Cairns Regional Council, the community is at the core of everything that Council does. As the Cairns region continues to grow and evolve, Council works to meet the changing needs of the community and to maximise on the new opportunities that arise. As a Reef Guardian Council, Cairns Regional Council is committed to driving improvements in wastewater quality, sustainable land use planning, waste management, recycling and energy performance.

How to apply

Your application must be submitted online via Cairns Regional Council's website.