Asset Management Accountant Join the Moira Shire Council Team! About Us At Moira Shire Council, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thinking local government organization. Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes along the Murray River, our region stretches from the iconic Barmah Forest to the thriving towns of Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga — a premier holiday destination in Victoria.
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Job Description Key Responsibilities and Functions: Asset Management Ensure the integrity of asset accounting information through compliance with Accounting Standards and implementing and adhering to Council's policies, procedures, and internal controls. Accurately maintain Council's fixed asset register in Council's asset management system including recording acquisitions, contributions, revaluations, depreciation, impairments, and disposal of assets. Reconcile the value of all gifted assets such as road pavements, surfaces, kerb and channel, footpath, drainage pipes and pits, signs, streetlights, LUR, parks, land, and playgrounds at component level. Calculate annual budgeted and monthly depreciation charges for processing into the general ledger by agreed timeframes and participate in reviews of Council's depreciation expenses to ensure reasonableness and justification. Prepare, maintain, and update asset cost information in Council's financial system and coordinate the application of capitalisation thresholds. Make recommendations regarding the disposal of fixed assets. Accurately record, maintain, and report Council's intangible assets. Business Partnering Provision of proactive and high-level customer service to both external and internal customers including acting as an effective liaison between the Assets and Finance departments. Support allocated departments with operating & capital budget business cases. Assist the business units with their financial activities, including but not limited to forecast, phasing, acquittals, and journal adjustments. In consultation with Council's project delivery team, administer work orders to ensure they are opened and closed in a timely manner. Management Reporting Assist with the preparation of monthly management and quarterly Council reports to ensure accurate, timely and meaningful reporting and analysis, including reports to budget managers, Executive Leadership Team, Council meetings and Audit and Risk Committee. Lead and action the quarterly and month-end reconciliation processes to ensure finance reports can be developed in a timely manner and ensure timely investigation of variances identified. Preparation of year-end Accounting Asset Valuation Papers covering the key financial and reporting issues affecting the annual financial statements for tabling with the Audit & Risk Committee. Prepare regular reporting of Works in Progress for distribution to responsible Managers and Directors, with regular progress reporting to Manager Finance. Statutory Reporting and Budgeting Responsible for the allocated budget development components including operating & capital budget for Infrastructure department and long-term capital budget. Support the Coordinator Finance with the development of the Annual Financial Statements and Performance Report for inclusion in the Annual Report. Assist with the execution of Council's annual financial statement audit, internal audit program and funding acquittals. Prepare and coordinate the relevant annual and quarterly reporting requirements to acquit Council's Roads to Recovery program in consultation with the Project Delivery team. Other Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to finance analysts and provide support for continued development within the team. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by coordinating the completion and review of allocated balance sheet account reconciliations. Ensure that reconciliation discrepancies identified as part of the reviews are followed up and rectified. Undertake shared accounting responsibilities including review and posting of journals, approval of payroll and supplier payment runs and acting as a representative on project boards as required, ensuring all activities are undertaken in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Council's financial policies, procedures, and systems, including review, development, and implementation. Desired Skills and Experience View the Position Description HERE (if hyperlink isn't working, click "Apply")
Please attach a Cover Letter to your application which addresses the Key Selection Criteria:
Essential qualifications and experience Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting). Membership of a professional accounting association (CA or CPA) would be highly regarded. Previous relevant experience commensurate with the requirements of the position with a minimum of three years' experience relevant to the position. Sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards particularly those relating to fixed assets. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience in financial analysis, forecasting & budgeting. Experience in Capital Works and asset counting. Closing Date: 23/04/2025
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