Senior Finance Officer

at  Cessnock City Council

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong attention to detail? If yes, we’d like to hear from you!
Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Officer to provide advice and support in achieving the key objectives of the Council’s Financial Services Unit. In this role, you will ensure Council’s financial functions are maintained in compliance with legislation, manage the accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and the end of the period reconciliations.

ABOUT US

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We’re committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices and month-end tasks.
• Control and maintain creditors and debtors master files.
• Deliver effective customer service, including telephone, counter enquiries, and correspondence, in a courteous and professional manner.
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