Join the City of Melville and play a key role in shaping informed financial decision-making across our organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to provide strategic financial advice, budgeting expertise and business partnering support that contributes to the successful delivery of the City's operating and capital works programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with leaders across the organisation, influencing decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, modelling and reporting.
Location:
City of Melville Civic Centre
Salary:
Level 8/9 $116,****** to $135,****** pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super
Employment Type:
6-month Fixed Term Full Time | Potential for Extension
What You'll Be Doing
Reporting to the Senior Accountant (Management), you will provide financial leadership and support across a range of initiatives, with a strong focus on:
Monitoring budgets to track spending, manage costs and review budget changes.
Providing clear and practical financial advice to senior leaders, management teams, key stakeholders and budget responsible officers.
Supporting the annual budget process, mid-year budget review and Council Plan financial reporting.
Identifying financial risks, issues and opportunities, and recommending practical solutions.
Supporting financial compliance, reporting requirements, month-end, year-end and grant acquittal processes.
Improving finance systems, processes, tools, training and reports so financial information is easier to use and understand.
Building strong working relationships with budget responsible officers across the organisation to support better financial decisions.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant organisational projects while driving improved financial outcomes and decision-making across the City
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will bring:




Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business or a related discipline
CA, CPA or equivalent membership (or working towards membership)
Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
Significant experience in management, financial or project accounting
Experience in Ci Anywhere Financials will be highly regarded
Advanced Microsoft Excel is essential and financial modelling skills will be highly regarded[AF2.1]
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation
Experience supporting budget development, and reporting activities
Experience within local government or complex operational environments will be highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work with limited supervision, and quickly become effective in the role.
Why The City of Melville?
We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer ********* – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas.
This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.
In everything we do,



we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.
Why Belong?
Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's perks!
Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July **** to 1 July ****
Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
Access paid parental leave to support your family
Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club
The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.
For further information about this position, please contact:
Dimuthu Karunaratne, Senior Accountant (Management) on ************
Closing Date: Thursday, 10 September ****, *****PM AWST.
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