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Financial Controller

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6753494

  • Full-time | Permanent
  • $170K plus 11.5% superannuation
  • Join a high-performing team with a supportive workplace culture

About the role

Reporting directly to the Executive Manager of Finance, this position will ensure the City of Darwin is a high performing capital city valued by its community. The main objective of this role is to provide financial oversight, leadership and guidance overseeing the process and inputs into the annual financial report, budgetary and forecasting process, rates, general ledger, assets, and compliance.rates

About you

You will be a specialist in all financial matters and have extensive experience in working for large organisations, including a track record in leading a successful team to deliver financial services. As a strong financial leader, you will pride yourself on meeting deadlines, developing, and achieving budgets, mentoring and continuous improvement across all program areas.

You will need to have:

  • A Tertiary qualification (Bachelor / Degree) in Accounting or a similar discipline
  • A professional accountancy qualification, either CPA or CA
  • A minimum of seven (7 years) experience in a similar role
  • Ability to obtain a National Criminal History Check
  • Drivers Licence

Desirable: Local government experience

You will also need to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of legislative compliance including but not limited to, Local Government Act and Regulations, Ministerial Guidelines, ICAC Act, FOI Act, and all other relevant guidance and legislation.
  • Professional and technical expertise, to advise and support the business to achieve financial oversight, management and compliance.

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Natalie Williamson on 0492 040 055 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of City of Darwin's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.



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