Coordinator Asset Accounting

Davidson; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 109,531 - 115,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus superannuation

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Nine-day fortnight

Generous leave entitlements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local government authority in Queensland is seeking a Coordinator Asset Accounting to manage Council's asset register and related financial systems. This role involves oversight of asset accounting, project work, and mentoring an emerging accounting officer. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or asset-intensive industries is highly regarded.
• Candidates from audit or financial accounting backgrounds with technical capabilities encouraged to apply.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment with focus on professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the asset register.
• Oversee asset accounting activities including revaluations and disposals.
• Coordinate annual asset revaluations and provide expert advice.

Skills

Understanding of accounting standards

Strong communication skills

Collaborative work ethic

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting or related discipline

CPA or CA membership or working towards it

Job description

Base pay range

A$109,531.00/yr - A$115,921.00/yr

Role

Coordinator Asset Accounting — Whitsunday Regional Council, Proserpine, Queensland

Permanent Full Time | Flexible Hybrid or Remote Options | salary range in line with above, plus superannuation

About the company

Whitsunday Regional Council is a progressive and community-focused local government serving one of Queensland's most iconic regions. The Finance team collaborates, performs, and innovates, and the council is recognised among the top three councils in the state for financial year-end closeout. The finance function emphasises teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with staff empowered to own their work and drive positive change.

About the role

The Coordinator Asset Accounting is responsible for managing the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of Council's asset register and related financial systems. Reporting to the Manager Strategic Finance, you will oversee all aspects of asset accounting including revaluations, capitalisations, disposals, and work in progress.

You will partner with asset managers and project teams to ensure assets are recognised, valued, and reported in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. You will lead the coordination of annual revaluations across multiple asset classes and provide expert advice to support sound financial management and audit compliance.

The role involves project work and continuous improvement initiatives, such as system upgrades, data transformation, and transitions to new systems. You will have the opportunity to mentor an emerging Accounting Officer who is developing toward future leadership within the team.

The position is primarily based in Proserpine, with flexibility for hybrid or remote arrangements. On-site presence is typically required twice per year, around the asset revaluation and end-of-financial-year periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the Council's asset register and associated financial systems (approximately $1.4 billion).
• Oversee asset accounting activities including revaluations, capitalisations, disposals, and work in progress.
• Coordinate annual asset revaluations across multiple asset classes and provide expert advice for audit compliance and financial management.
• Partner with asset managers and project teams to ensure assets are recognised, valued, and reported in line with standards.
• Lead project work and continuous improvement initiatives such as system upgrades and data transformation; transition to new systems.
• Mentor an emerging Accounting Officer and contribute to leadership development within the team.

About you / Qualifications

• Technically capable and collaborative accounting professional with a strong understanding of accounting standards related to Property, Plant & Equipment.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline; ideally CPA or CA member or working toward membership.
• Experience in local government or asset-intensive industries (infrastructure, mining, utilities) is highly regarded; candidates from audit or financial accounting backgrounds with the right technical capability are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities; thrives in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and continuous learning.

The benefits

This role offers professional challenge with lifestyle balance, a competitive salary plus superannuation, relocation assistance up to $8,000, a locality allowance, a nine-day fortnight, generous leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences and study support.

You will join a high-performing, award-winning finance team led by a manager who empowers people and values continuous improvement. Working in the Whitsundays provides a coastal lifestyle while contributing to meaningful community outcomes.

If you are ready to bring your technical expertise and collaborative approach to a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact William Stock at Davidson on 0418 593 872 or email [e-mail]