Team Leader Financial Services

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 11.5% Super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

In your role as Team Leader Financial Services, you will be responsible for leading the Financial Accounting unit in daily activities and provide high-level strategic and operational financial services advice, assistance and statutory reporting services. In addition to this, you will also ensure all reporting obligations for financial accounting including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Developer Contribution Plans (DCP) reporting are completed and ready for submission within agreed time frames.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Financial reporting
• Financial management
• Coordinating the administration of the accounts payable/purchasing, treasury and accounts receivable functions.
• Developing, maintaining and improving Council's DCP operating policies and processes in-line with industry direction, legislation, best practice and Council's business practices.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting with extensive practical financial accounting experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Professional membership of Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants or Chartered Accountants Australia.
• Strong understanding and experience in interpreting and applying relevant Australian Accounting Standards and Regulations.
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements and mechanisms needed to create and operate development contribution mechanisms (including managing accounting requirements).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a high performing team.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6769400.

Please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria position defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on 22nd June 2025.

Enquiries: Should you have any question regarding this position, please contact Faisal Mehmood, Coordinator Financial Accounting on 9688 0396 for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.