About the role
In this role, you will reconcile bank statements and ledger balances daily between the Council’s Pathway and Oracle systems. Complete end-of-month balance sheet reconciliations, clearing unreconciled items, and preparing reports promptly.

Work type: Temporary full time (5 months)
Classification: Band 5 $76,355 - $86,617 pa plus super (pro rata)

Key responsibilities include:

• Completion of daily cash flow update and liaising with Co-ordinator of Financial Reporting to invest council funds.
• Assist with the administration of the Purchasing Card online system and provide back up for preparation of monthly BAS statements.
• Make a positive contribution to clear and effective communication to all customer enquiries, both internal and external.
• Make a positive personal contribution to the successful operation of the Financial Reporting team by participating in the development of it into an efficient, effective and customer-focused team operating as a business unit with a strong commercial focus.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have accuracy and attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills and ability to investigate reconcilable items.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

• Diploma or Tertiary qualification or currently studying towards completion of accounting or commerce degree; or relevant experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience in maintenance of high-volume transaction accounts.
• Sound understanding of financial software systems including excel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time and to achieve targets within a set timetable.
• Strong customer focus and ability to liaise at management level.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

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Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Gayatri Baskaran | Coordinator Financial Reporting | GBaskaran@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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