Finance Administrator

Requisition Number: 499
Salary Range: $73,166.86 - $78,176.94 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent or Part Time Permanent (Min. 25 hours per week over 4 or 5 days)
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance and delivering excellent customer service?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team. As a Finance Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting our Financial Accounting and Treasury teams, helping us create a "We are here to help" culture. This role is essential in delivering excellent financial and business services to our internal teams and external customers, and we want you to be a part of it!

What You Will Do:
As a Finance Administrator, you will provide key administrative support across various areas of financial management, with tasks that include but are not limited to month end support, account register management, support for external Non-for-Profit (NFP) organisations, financial reporting and grant reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant diploma or extensive financial administration experience.
• Basic accounting principles, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliation, banking and related tasks.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while working within tight timeframes.
• Strong customer service focus, with an ability to relate well to other staff and to members of the public.

If you are passionate about finance and delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council