Team Leader Financial Accounting

• Full time - Permanent Position
• Salary from $104,211 to $110,343 per annum, plus superannuation
• One Wellness Day per annum

About the City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

About the position

The City is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant Team Leader that provides direction, guidance and coaching to staff under day-today supervision using advanced resources allocation and people skills to achieve quality outputs aligned to customer needs.

This position, reporting to the Coordinator Financial & Strategic Accounting, is responsible for the provision of quality outcomes in accordance with customer needs, by applying skills, knowledge, experience and judgement, guided by established policies, procedures and methods as well as the application of professional standards, education and training to meet current and anticipated changing organisational needs.

About you

As a Team Leader Financial Accounting you must be able to thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation.  As such, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following capabilities:

• Qualification with an Australian professional accounting body such as CA or CPA;
• University degree in a relevant discipline such as commerce or business with a major in accounting;
• Relevant experience in a similar role which is responsible of preparation of annual statutory financial statements, general ledger closure and people management;
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, relevant legislations and regulations;
• Team Leadership driven, skilled in supervising the work of others, providing technical assistance and motivating staff;
• Advanced research and analysis skills;
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills; and
• Highly advanced computing, numeracy and literacy skills.

 Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave
• One wellness day per annum
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

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Position Description - Team Leader Financial Accounting - April 2019(3).pdf

Interested?

If this position sounds like your next career step - then apply now.  We look forward to receiving your application. 
Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Reference Number: 19370

Close date: 3rd March 2024  (9:00pm AWST)

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Bimsara Pathirathna, Chief Financial Officer on 9405 5563.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 month.