Shellharbour is growing Local Government area, and we are in the unique position of expanding our finance team.
We are seeking two experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountants to lead Council’s financial accounting functions, including, compliance, reporting, reconciliations and audits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing finance team and contribute to strengthening financial operations and supporting key initiatives.
In this leadership role, you will manage a small team and partner closely with the Financial Services Manager to drive strong compliance, reduce financial risk,enhance Council’s overall financial performance and play a key part in strategic projects. Each position will take the lead in one of two key functional areas: Financial Reporting and Compliance or Cash, Banking and Special Projects, including the Shell Cove development, ensuring accurate and timely financial oversight.
The successful candidate will hold an accounting degree and be CA/CPA qualified (or working towards this) with significant accounting experience. You will have strong leadership, communication and system skills and experience with TechnologyOne is highly desirable.

ABOUT US:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It’s an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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