Job Description

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- Salary $113,894.10 to $132,116.36p/a + super
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- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
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- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
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- 5 minutes walk from Gordon Train Station
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- Free onsite parking
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About Ku-ring-gai Council

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Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

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With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

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About the role

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Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Systems & Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance skilled with strong accounting knowledge, financial systems expertise, and a passion for process improvement to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality financial management and reporting across the organisation.

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Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

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- Lead the maintenance, enhancement and continuous improvement of Council's Financial Management Information System (FMIS), ensuring data integrity and reliable financial reporting
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- Support the preparation of Council's Annual Budget, Quarterly Budget Reviews and Long Term Financial Plan
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- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to improve financial processes, reporting and system functionality
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- Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards and reporting tools to deliver meaningful business insights
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- Coordinate testing, implementation and support for financial system upgrades, enhancements and new functionality




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- Provide expert advice, training and support to users while driving projects that improve efficiency and strengthen financial management
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience

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- Degree-qualified in Accounting with CPA/CA membership (or working towards)
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- Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting within a complex organisation
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- Extensive experience with TechnologyOne or a similar ERP/Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
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- Proven experience in developing reports using system report writers such as XLOne
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving financial systems and business processes
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to develop meaningful financial reports and insights
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outstanding customer service
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- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home options
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- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
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- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
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- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
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- Access to Fitness Passport
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- Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
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- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
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- Free onsite parking
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- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
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- Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings
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Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 20 August 2026

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Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

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📌 Systems & Management Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Ku-ring-gai Council
📍 New South Wales