Team Leader - Finance - Town of Gawler
Permanent, Full Time role $104,065 to $110,672 plus 9.5% superannuation.
Established in 1839, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia’s most significant historic towns, in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.
- Rare opportunity to be part of our Finance Team, in one of the fastest growing Council’s in the State
- Excellent working conditions and environment, and attractive salary package to entice the right candidate
- Potential opportunity for future career progression within Council
Are you a career-focussed Finance specialist, looking for an opportunity to utilise your qualifications and experience and further develop and expand your career in a community based and fast growth environment? If so, the Town of Gawler wants to hear from you!
Due to a pending staff retirement, the Council is seeking a self-motivated and strategically driven Finance specialist to lead its Finance team.
Utilising your Accounting qualifications (CPA, ICAA, IPA) and extensive experience, and your ‘can do’ mindset, the successful candidate will require excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Corporate Services, key requirements of the role include:
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance team
- Driving the preparation and review of Council’s Annual Budget
- Driving the annual review of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan, to facilitate the delivery of Council’s longer term financial aspirations
- Provision of timely and accurate financial reports to facilitate and inform effective decision making across the organisation
- Supporting the operations of Council’s Audit Committee and implementation of the Committee’s annual workplan
- Financial policy development, implementation and review
- Ensuring Council’s compliance with relevant Legislation and Regulations and Australian Accounting Standards
Experience in Local Government accounting, and Civica (Authority) accounting software will be highly regarded but is not essential for this role. Some out of hours work will be required for the role, which will be managed in accordance with the flexible working arrangements provided for in Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
For confidential enquiries regarding this dynamic and challenging role, please contact Paul Horwood, Manager, Finance & Corporate Services on (08) 8522 9283.
Applications must address the Essential Criteria, Personal Skills, Knowledge and Experience in the Position Description that can be downloaded from the website www.gawler.sa.gov.au
Applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted via email only to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Council is an equal opportunity employer with a smoke, drug and alcohol free work environment.
General enquiries can be made to the Team Leader Organisational Development
Sue Tobin on 8522 9291.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 1st March 2021.
