Job Description
Salary Range: $87,****** - $100,****** per annum
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Position Type: Full Time Permanent
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Location: ******* Spence Street, Cairns
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Application Close Date: Sunday, 13th September **** at *****pm AEST
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Help embed a "we're here to help" culture across Finance by delivering high‐quality asset accounting advice and end‐to‐end support for Council's asset register, reporting, depreciation, revaluations and compliance.
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What You'll Be Doing:
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Maintain and operate the Asset Register, including categorisation, monthly depreciation updates, and processing additions, disposals and revaluations
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Capitalise completed capital works, capital purchases and contributed assets in line with policies and approvals
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Deliver timely financial reporting on property, plant and equipment; prepare asset accounting inputs for monthly and annual financial statements
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Reconcile Work in Progress and the Asset Register to the General Ledger each month
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Assist with asset depreciation budgets and scheduled periodic reviews; prepare forecasts for revaluations and depreciation
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Support Council's asset revaluation program and liaise with internal/external auditors
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Partner with internal customers and suppliers on asset accounting matters; prepare relevant ABS returns
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Ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures
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What We're Looking For:




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Bachelor of Commerce/Business or relevant tertiary qualification
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Experience in a relevant finance role with a sound understanding of accounting standards
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Strong systems mindset and confidence working with accounting systems and Excel/Word (advanced Excel highly regarded)
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High numerical and analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
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Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and adaptable team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills
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Some benefits we offer:
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Achieve work / life balance with versatile working arrangements
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Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well‐being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
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Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
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Up to 3 weeks personal leave
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Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
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Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
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Salary sacrifice opportunities
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We are committed to:
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Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work setting
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Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
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Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
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Now we want to hear about YOU!
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Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
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Phone:**************
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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Asset Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Queensland