senior financial coordinator l7.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to lead a dynamic team? Do you have a
passion for financial analysis,transactional process improvement and striving for excellence? If
so, we want you on the team!

The City of Mitcham is seeking a Senior Financial Coordinator to play a key role in managing
and improving their financial transactional processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a
motivated individual with a strong accounting background, leadership experience, and a desire
to contribute to meaningful community outcomes.

About the Role

As the Senior Financial Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
● Leading the financial operations team, including financial reporting and process improvement projects.
● Providing technical financial support to internal stakeholders through business partnering.
● Participating in Council’s financial statements, budgets, and statutory reports.
● Business Partnering with the Community and Organisational Services division.
● Managing and reviewing internal control systems to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
● Overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and treasury functions.
● Mentoring and coaching a high-performing financial operations team, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
● Collaborating with auditors and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:
● A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Business, with CPA or CA accreditation (or working towards).
● Demonstrated experience in budgeting, business partnering, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
● Strong knowledge of accounting standards, the Local Government Act, and internal control procedures.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
● Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) as well as negotiation skills and problem solving skills.
● Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence stakeholders and foster a collaborative team environment.

Desirable Skills:
● Experience in Local Government, State Government or a similar environment.
● Experience in working with Technology One

Reporting Relationships

● This position reports to the Team Leader Finance.
● The position works closely with Team Leader Finance, Finance Business Partners, Accounting Officer (Creditors) and Accounting Officer (Financial Services), Managers and General Managers.
● Direct Reports (2 FTE) Accounting Officer (Creditors) and Accounting Officer (Financial Services).

Why Join the City of Mitcham?

At the City of Mitcham, they offer:
● Flexible hybrid working arrangements, to help you balance work, home life, and other caring responsibilities.
● A positive work culture and environment.
● Learning and Development Opportunities to help you grow.
● Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
● Employee well-being programs.

How to Apply

If you are ready to apply for this opportunity, please select “Apply”. If you have any questions
about the role, feel free to contact Sonali Cooray - Senior Consultant - Accounting Professionals
at Randstad via email on sonali.cooray@randstad.com.au for a confidential discussion about
the position.

Applications close Monday, 14th of October 2024.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.