Coordinator Financial Accounting

Coordinator Financial Accounting
Collingwood, VIC
$79p/h + super
4-week contract (short-term coverage)

Seeking an experienced Coordinator Financial Accounting to provide critical short-term cover within a Local Government environment.
This role is essential in supporting a high-risk, time-sensitive year-end period, ensuring accurate financial reporting and audit readiness while a permanent appointment is being sourced.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of Council’s statutory and financial reporting in line with legislative requirements, Australian Accounting Standards, and internal policies
• Support the delivery of year-end processes, including financial statements, prior period error reinstatements, asset revaluations, and audit coordination
• Manage audit processes and act as the key liaison with external auditors
• Support preparation of budgets, forecasts, long-term financial plans, and monthly reporting
• Oversee Council’s taxation obligations, cash flow, investments, and borrowings
• Provide leadership to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting teams
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and drive efficient financial operations across Council
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and provide financial advice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems
• Collaborate across the Financial Services Branch to support overall operational success

About You

• Demonstrated experience in year-end financial reporting and close processes
• Strong expertise in prior period adjustments, financial statement preparation, and asset accounting/revaluations
• Proven experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Experience with TechnologyOne (TechOne) financial systems
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing or coordinating finance teams
• Sound knowledge of taxation, cash flow management, and financial governance
• Background in Local Government will be highly regarded

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role during a critical reporting period and contribute to a collaborative finance team.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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