Local Government | Greater Geelong Region | $75 per hour
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide critical support through the end-of-financial-year period.
This short-term assignment is ideal for a seasoned Coordinator Finance or Financial Accountant who can step in quickly, stabilise BAU and help deliver key reporting and audit milestones.
About the Role
Working closely with the Manager Finance, Coordinator Finance, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant, you'll play a hands-on role across:
End-of-year processes, audit preparation and annual financial statements
General ledger, journals, reconciliations and financial reporting
Returns, acquittals and compliance requirements
Budget development, analysis and financial modelling
Supporting a new Manager commencing 9 June
Providing stability while the team leads a major financial system transition (Altus → Business Central)
This is a role for someone who can step in with confidence,



manage competing priorities and keep BAU moving while the team navigates a busy reporting cycle and system change.
About You
You bring strong technical accounting capability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
You're cooperative, calm under pressure and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders.
You'll ideally offer:
Local Government finance experience (essential)
Strong financial accounting and EOFY reporting capabilityExperience with GL, journals, reconciliations and financial statements
Understanding of asset accounting methodologies
Ability to step into the Coordinator role if required
$75 per hour
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📌 Financial Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Harvest Human Resources
📍 Victoria