Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT, providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management, and other core essential services.At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory. Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia's gateway to the Asia Pacific.Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia and the top end, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor. Katherine services the wider region with access to education and medical services.Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality. The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure, making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.Our community is at the center of everything we do. In achieving this, we continue to the vision where: Katherine is welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and fosters diversity and unity. In Katherine, everyone belongs, everyone feels safe, and there is a sense of community. Our vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.VISION: Katherine Town Council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn, and grow together.MISSION: Together, we will work effectively today to shape our exceptional future tomorrows.VALUES: Accepting of DIVERSITY; Sense of COMMUNITY; Respect for PEOPLE, our ENVIRONMENT, and our CULTURE.About You: Finance and/or other tertiary related qualificationsCurrent Driver's LicensePosition Summary: This position reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the provision of an effective range of services relating to Rates, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, and Payroll. A Finance Officer must adhere to all Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Financial Accounting obligations, and the Katherine Town Council Enterprise Agreement requirements in addition to providing general office administration duties. The Finance Officer is primarily a member of the finance team who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems. The Officer must demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, have good initiative, be able to handle time-sensitive tasks, and provide administration support and customer service across the organisation.Key Requirements: Demonstrated ability to meet the position's selection criteria;Sound written and verbal communication skills;Experience in Microsoft Office products and packages;High-level customer service experience;Experience in positively engaging a team environment;Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligations, and Council policies in order to make informed decisions;Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver good outcomes;Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training;Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role.Job Responsibilities: Undertake day-to-day financial and administrative transactions with a high level of accuracy in all aspects of financial accounting, inclusive of rates, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, payroll, general ledger reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements, under the direction of the Finance Manager.Prepare and ensure accuracy of BAS/ATO & Superannuation returns, bank deposits, and other software system financial transactions and records.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, assist with budget preparation, financial audits, and internal audit/fraud protection procedures.Review, implement, and update financial procedures in accordance with Council financial policies, Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Taxation Department, and Local Government financial obligations.Provide accounting software system in-house training as required, make recommendations for improvements, and participate in change management.Act as a key contact for financial queries from internal and external customers.Provide administrative support and undertake ad hoc administrative duties to assist various Departments in delivering their services.Other responsibilities as shall be reasonably associated with or incidental to the above responsibilities or as shall, in the course of the employment, be agreed between the parties as being or forming part of the duties.Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage, and mishaps at the workplace.Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council's Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster.Ensure the incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs.Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders.Perform and deliver results that align with the organisation's strategic direction and serve our community.Work in accordance with Council's Vision and Mission statement.Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email, and front counter enquiries.Job Benefits: 6 weeks annual leave with leave loading3 weeks personal/carers leaveWellness strategy which includes free pool access and 50% of Gym membershipSelling Point: Opportunity to make a positive impact and represent Katherine Town Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr