• Chief Financial Officer

• No direct reports

To undertake project work with an emphasis on process improvement and to provide proactive financial and commercial advice and support to all areas of Council.

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• Undertake project work as required with an emphasis on process improvement and utilising Councils IT systems fully.

• Support the finance team, senior management, Council’s business units and committees by providing proactive financial and commercial advice.

• Produce timely and accurate management information reports as required.

• Assist in the development of annual plans and budgets and ensure performance against budgets is continually monitored and reviewed.

• Assist in the preparation of the end of year financial reports.

• Ongoing review of Council’s financial systems, practices and policies, recommending and implementing change where necessary.

• Actively promote Finance services and be part of ensuring Finance is a key business partner in all aspects of Council by maintaining a current understanding of Council’s business processes and procedures in all areas of Council.

• Ensure the appropriate systems and processes are documented fully and appropriate reporting needs met and tested.

• Undertake training of staff as required on Councils financial systems and processes.

• Undertake other activities, duties or projects (including “internal projects”) as directed by your

Manager/Group Manager in an efficient and effective manner.

• Attend and participate in Emergency Operations training (CIMS) and contingency planning to prepare

for an emergency management event and actively participating in training exercises.

• Assist Council, as required, in managing a civil defence event, having due regard to the safety of your

family

• Responsible for the safe management of Group activities and to support and enable the CEO and the

Council as a PCBU to fulfil their duties under the law.

• Champion, comply and promote the Council’s health and safety systems, policies and procedures,

current legislation, regulations and good practice ensuring you keep yourself, our Council and others

safe.

Undertake other activities, duties or projects (including “internal projects”) as

directed by your Manager/Group Manager in an efficient and effective manner.

Attend and participate in Emergency Operations training (CIMS) and

contingency planning to prepare for an emergency management event and

actively participating in training exercises.

Assist Council, as required, in managing a civil defence event, having due

regard to the safety of your family

Responsible for the safe management of Group activities, to support and enable

the CE and the Council as a PCBU to fulfil their duties under the law.

Champion, comply and promote the Council’s health and safety systems,

policies and procedures, current legislation, regulations and good practice

ensuring you keep yourself, our Council and others safe.

• Works collaboratively with others to enhance

and/or develop team performance.

• To have a can-do, forward thinking, challenging

but supportive attitude.

• Takes responsibility and accountability for own

actions and day-to-day decision-making.

• Effective performance and delivery within a

political environment.

• Ability to work proactively with peers in a

collegial, constructive manner and develop

good working relationships with internal and

external contacts.

• Maintains cultural awareness and keeps up to

date with issues affecting the community.

• Strives for continuous improvement - creating

innovative solutions.

• Sets high standards of performance for self.

• Proven experience in financial and

management reporting.

• Five years’ experience post qualification in a

similar role.

• Experience in a commercial environment

preferred

Chief Financial Officer

Management Accountant