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About Palmerston

Palmerston is a young, vibrant regional hub with a fast-growing future. Located 20 km from the Territory’s capital Darwin, Palmerston is a diverse community with many young families calling the city ‘home’, along with defence personnel and a range of local businesses. The young city boasts over 35,000 residents and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development. With a strong plan in place for the region’s future growth, the City of Palmerston proves to be a "Place for People".     

About the Opportunity

The City of Palmerston is seeking a committed Finance Manager to manage all financial and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and policies.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

• Prepare Council’s annual financial statements and ensure all end of year financial reporting is completed in within required timelines and in accordance with statutory requirements
• Develop, implement and maintain strategic planning and policies that ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Council’s financial, rating and customer service functions
• Manage Council’s budgetary process and audit control systems
• Develop and coordinate the annual budget and long-term financial plan for Council within agreed timelines and contribute to the development and management of Council’s long term asset management plan
• Manage Council’s cash flow requirements including loan borrowing strategies and the investment of surplus Council funds within Council’s Investment and Loan Borrowing Policies
• Develop and implement accounting systems which reflect best practice principles
• Exercise managerial control of staff engaged in the activities of rates, finance, creditors, debtors, payroll and customer service to provide a client focused service
• Provide financial reports to Council
• Oversee the timely issue of Council’s Annual Rates and Charges Notices

To be considered for this vacancy you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or other related discipline; or equivalent relevant industry experience in finance role of similar level
• Demonstrated broad management experience at senior management level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency  in  the  use  of  computerised  accounting  systems,  spreadsheets, and  related software
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of Accounting Standards within a medium to large organisation
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and timely decisions, and to identify goals and maintain focus on achievement
• Knowledge of local government legislation, policies, programs, practices and procedures
• Current Drivers Licence

For a position description and information how to apply for this position, please visit Council's web page http://www.palmerston.nt.gov.au

Closing Date: 1 pm, Wednesday 28 June 2017

About the Benefits

This diverse role is offered as a five-year-contract role with full-time hours. A total remuneration package of $151,639 is on offer (Base Salary of $127,524 + Superannuation + Vehicle for private use). Council offers six weeks’ annual leave, a wide range of attractive employee benefits and excellent training and professional development opportunities. Furthermore, City of Palmerston provides a team-oriented work environment and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.