Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

About the position:

The City is seeking an organised and self-motivated person with attention to detail to join the Treasury & Finance branch in the position of Finance Officer – Accounts Payable.

This position is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing whilst accurately maintaining accounts systems and delivering excellent customer services to both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent full-time position, candidates seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities:

• Responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing for the City, ensuring all payments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, associated Regulations and Council Policies.
• Maintain the creditors’ database, creation of new suppliers and amendments to existing suppliers.
• Monthly reconciliation of credit card and supplier statements.
• Demonstrate a high level of flexibility in providing support and assistance in a proactive manner to all other functions within the accounting services team as and when required.

For further information, view the position description: Finance Officer - Accounts Payable (Ref: 1160)

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Temba Machukera, Financial Accountant on 08 9956 6943.

Position requirements:

Candidates should have a Certificate IV in Accounting and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of accounting principles including accounts payable processes. Sound computer literacy skills with proficiency in a range of IT applications and experience in maintaining databases are highly regarded.

A national police clearance is required for this position.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable position has a salary starting from $72,450 to $82,745 per annum or from $36.6648 to $41.8750 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

 Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form(to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing the following 5 selection criteria (maximum two A4 pages) providing examples to support your claims (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
   1. A summary of experience and/or qualifications, outlining your suitability for the position.
   2. Certificate IV in Accounting and relevant experience or lesser qualifications with significant experience.
   3. Sound computer literacy skills with proficiency in a range of IT applications and experience in maintaining databases.
   4. Effective time management skills and organisational skills.
   5. Demonstrated values of service, trust, accountability, respect and solidarity and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles.

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Friday 6 December 2024.