Management Accountant

Mount Isa City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Immunisation Program

Sporting reimbursement

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Mount Isa City Council is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee and participate in the provision of financial services, ensuring accurate accounting transactions and timely reporting. You will support the Manager Corporate and Financial Services in budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance across a multi-service organisation.

Essential qualifications include a tertiary degree in accounting/finance, with CPA Australia or CA membership highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, finance or a closely related discipline is essential.
• Current CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership, or demonstrated progress toward a recognised professional accounting qualification, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the provision of Council’s financial services functions through accurate processing of accounting transactions.
• Provide high-level support to the Manager Corporate and Financial Services in budgeting, financial reporting and governance.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, monthly management reporting, long-term financial planning and financial modelling.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, job-costing and asset-accounting information.
• Assist with annual financial statements, statutory returns, audit readiness and priority finance initiatives.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Accounting/finance tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

To oversee and participate in the provision of Council’s financial services functions through the accurate processing of accounting transactions, and other related duties within legislative and Council timeframes. To work closely with and provide direct, high-level support to the Manager Corporate and Financial Services in delivering Council’s management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial-governance functions. The position provides analysis and advice for operational and strategic decision‑making; coordinates budgets, forecasts, monthly management reporting, long‑term financial planning and financial modelling; maintains the integrity of the general ledger, job‑costing and asset‑accounting information; and assists the Finance Manager with annual financial statements, statutory returns, audit readiness and priority finance initiatives. The role works collaboratively with the Finance Coordinator and Senior Finance Officer, while remaining accountable for the higher‑level analysis, reconciliations, reporting and advisory duties assigned to the Management Accountant.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

About You

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, finance or a closely related discipline is essential;
• Current CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership, or demonstrated progress toward a recognised professional accounting qualification, is highly desirable;
• Relevant post‑qualification experience in local government or another complex, regulated environment is highly desirable;
• Current Queensland ‘C’ class driver licence, or ability to obtain one before commencing in the role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating annual and revised budgets, rolling forecasts and long‑term financial forecasts in a complex, multi‑service organisation;
• Strong business partnering capability, including the ability to translate financial information into practical advice for operational managers and senior leaders;
• Experience with asset accounting, capital project reporting, work in progress, asset revaluations and reconciliation of subsidiary records to the general ledger;
• Demonstrated experience with contract asset and contract liability accounting, including revenue recognition, reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial‑statement disclosures under applicable Australian Accounting Standards;
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial systems skills, with the ability to improve reporting, controls, data quality and process efficiency;
• Highly developed analytical, problem‑solving, communication, stakeholder‑management and time‑management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet statutory deadlines.
• Experience preparing management reports, variance and trend analysis, financial models, business cases and decision‑support analysis;
• Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland local government financial reporting obligations and contemporary financial governance practices;

What’s in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full‑time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro‑ratio to part‑time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre‑employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of the children and young people who receive our services.

All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.

All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on our website.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.