Supervisor Assets and Expenditure

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range: $1,598 - $1,824 per 35 hour week + superannuation

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its magnificent landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation. 

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

Benefits of working for Council

Council are committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Monthly RDO
• Support for training and professional development
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous uniform allowance

The Position

The purpose of the position is to supervise Council’s financial accounting functions relating to debtors and creditors management, providing support and expertise in maintaining assets register for each asset class, assisting relevant departments in preparing asset management plans, liaising for projects relating to Rural Fire Services projects and finance assistance in statistical returns, sub-system reconciliations and grant acquittals.

As Supervisor Assets and Expenditure, you will contribute to IP&R processes within Council, prepare financial reports and participate in the development and policy making. You will undertake Systems Accounting functions including daily maintenance and troubleshooting of council financial management information system and contribute to the preparation of Council’s financial statements and associated information for the Annual Report in accordance with legislation, Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting and Accounting standards. 

This role also oversees the Creditors system, credit card management and compliance as well as balancing and reconciliation of ledger accounts, FBT Returns and submission, ABS Reports and other periodic returns for various Council departments. You will assist with management of Council’s Loan Portfolio, assets Accounting including maintaining the assets register, reconciliation of plant assets and accounting records with the fleet management system, and capitalisation of assets. 

The Supervisor Assets and Expenditure also supports the development and implementation of asset management plans, condition rating and annual assessment relating to impairment and fair valuation, preparation of financial asset information for the Annual Financial Statements and supports Community Services and other Council departments in grant acquittals.

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 Essential Requirements

• Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements
• Diploma in Accounting or demonstrated local government accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Australian Accounting Standards (relevant to Local Government)
  • Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting
  • Assets Accounting and Assets Management
  • The Local Government Act (NSW) 1993 and Regulations (particularly as they apply to financial reporting and statutory accounting obligations)
• Demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheets and data base management
• Experience with the use of Civica or an equivalent Financial System
• Experience in cash flow management
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in a technical environment
• High level accuracy in data entry/checking
• Process management skills, with the ability to lead, supervise, motivate and coach staff as required
• Current “C” class driver’s licence.

Desirable Requirements

• A broad knowledge of all facets of local government accounting systems, including rates, debtors, creditors, stores, infrastructure, property and plant
• Degree in Accounting or Asset Management related field
• Demonstrated sound understanding of GIS concepts and principles in a Local Government environment.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Monday 1 April 2024.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

How to apply

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You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council. It is also recommended that you check your spam or junk folder and consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au to your email address book to ensure you do not miss any correspondence in regard to your application.