Treasury & Asset Accountant – Community Finance

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Financial Services team in Sydney, focusing on compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, asset accounting, treasury management and taxation. You will oversee the investment portfolio, manage loans and leases, and lead key asset accounting functions and financial reporting.

The role involves providing strategic advice on banking and treasury matters while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA accreditation (or nearing completion).
• Proven experience in financial accounting, asset accounting, treasury management, and taxation.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment portfolio, manage loans and leases.
• Lead asset accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic advice on banking and treasury matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or related discipline

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Analytical software

ERP systems

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Financial Services team in Sydney, focusing on compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, asset accounting, treasury management and taxation. You will oversee the investment portfolio, manage loans and leases, and lead key asset accounting functions and financial reporting.

The role involves providing strategic advice on banking and treasury matters while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure