Job Description

Local Government | Greater Geelong Region | $75 per hour

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We are seeking an experienced finance qualified 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.

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About the Role

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Working closely with the Manager Finance, Coordinator Finance, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant, you'll play a hands-on role across:

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- End-of-year processes, audit preparation and annual financial statements
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- General ledger, journals, reconciliations and financial reporting
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- Returns, acquittals and compliance requirements
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- Budget development, analysis and financial modelling
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- Supporting a new Manager commencing 9 June
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- Providing stability while the team leads a major financial system transition (Altus → Business Central)
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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.

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About You

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You bring strong technical accounting capability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. You're collaborative, calm under pressure and comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders.

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You'll ideally offer:

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- Local Government finance experience (essential)
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- Strong financial accounting and EOFY reporting capabilityExperience with GL, journals, reconciliations and financial statements
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- Understanding of asset accounting methodologies
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- Ability to step into the Coordinator role if required
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- $75 per hour
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Harvest Recruitment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values the contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our community. Harvest Recruitment offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.

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