Asset Accountant

Ku-ring-gai Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Access to Fitness Passport

Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly re-

Novated Lease options available for私

Free confidential Employee Assistance

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced Asset Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney. The role requires independently managing complex asset accounting matters, including asset revaluations, depreciation, and statutory reporting, while collaborating with Asset Managers and stakeholders.

You will support budgets, long-term financial planning, and internal controls, coordinate asset renewals and reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum three years’ experience in asset accounting or a related professional accounting role within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining asset registers and accounting for acquisitions, disposals, capitalisation, depreciation and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and financial management systems.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB 116, 136, 140, 13, 16) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council’s Financial Asset Register and Corporate Asset Management System, including monthly reconciliations of asset acquisitions, disposals, capitalisation, depreciation and general ledger balances.
• Coordinate annual asset revaluations and fair value reporting across all asset classes.
• Manage asset accounting requirements, including lease accounting, financial modelling, accounting papers and statutory returns.
• Maintain Council’s Development Contributions Register (Sections 7.11 and 7.12), including reconciliations of revenue and expenditure, restricted reserves and planning agreements.
• Coordinate the annual review of Council’s Asset Management Strategy and provide financial analysis and modelling to support budgets, the Long-Term Financial Plan and Annual Financial Statements.
• Monitor and report on infrastructure asset renewals funded through the Special Rate Variation (SRV).
• Provide specialist financial advice to Asset Managers and stakeholders, and represent Finance on relevant committees and working groups.
• Drive continuous improvement of asset management and financial accounting systems, processes, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate audit working papers, respond to audit findings and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Asset accounting experience

Analytical and problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Australian Accounting Standards knowl

Education

Degree in Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

• Salary $113,894.10 - $132,116.36 p/a + super

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the Role

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Asset Accountant to join our Finance team.

This key specialist role requires the ability to independently manage complex asset accounting matters, including asset revaluations, financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Working collaboratively with Asset Managers and key stakeholders, you will provide specialist financial advice, support strategic asset management and long-term financial planning, and drive continuous improvement in asset accounting processes.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain Council’s Financial Asset Register and Corporate Asset Management System, including monthly reconciliations of asset acquisitions, disposals, capitalisation, depreciation and general ledger balances.
• Coordinate annual asset revaluations and fair value reporting across all asset classes.
• Manage asset accounting requirements, including lease accounting, financial modelling, accounting papers and statutory returns.
• Maintain Council’s Development Contributions Register (Sections 7.11 and 7.12), including reconciliations of revenue and expenditure, restricted reserves and planning agreements.
• Coordinate the annual review of Council’s Asset Management Strategy and provide financial analysis and modelling to support budgets, the Long-Term Financial Plan and Annual Financial Statements.
• Monitor and report on infrastructure asset renewals funded through the Special Rate Variation (SRV).
• Provide specialist financial advice to Asset Managers and stakeholders, and represent Finance on relevant committees and working groups.
• Drive continuous improvement of asset management and financial accounting systems, processes, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate audit working papers, respond to audit findings and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, consistent with the position and the changing needs of Council.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or a related discipline, with relevant practical experience in a similar environment.
• Minimum three years’ experience in asset accounting or a related professional accounting role within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining asset registers and accounting for acquisitions, disposals, capitalisation, depreciation and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and financial management systems.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Accounting Standards, including AASB 116, AASB 136, AASB 140, AASB 13 and AASB 16, is desirable.
• Understanding of development contributions under Sections 7.11 and 7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) is desirable.
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

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Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer