Our client is a well-established Local Government organisation in regional Far North Queensland, delivering essential services and infrastructure to its community.
With a strong focus on financial accountability, responsive service delivery and supporting its region, the organisation offers an opportunity to contribute your expertise within a close-knit professional team.
The Opportunity
An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced
Senior Finance Officer
to join the organisation on a
four-week temporary assignment
.
This hands-on role will provide senior-level support across the finance function, assisting with day-to-day financial operations, reporting, reconciliations and other priority finance activities.
You will work closely with Council's finance team to maintain accurate financial information and ensure key tasks and deadlines continue to be met throughout the assignment.
With an immediate start required, this prospect will particularly suit an experienced finance professional who can quickly understand existing systems and processes and confidently contribute from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior support across financial operations
Prepare and review financial reconciliations
Assist with financial and management reporting
Process and review journals and financial transactions




Support budgeting and financial monitoring activities
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Assist with month-end and other reporting requirements
Provide financial support and advice to internal stakeholders
Undertake priority finance activities as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
Previous experience fulfilling the role of Finance Officer or similar position
Strong finance acumen and financial administration skills
Experience with reconciliations, reporting and general ledger functions
High-level accuracy and attention to detail
Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Local Government experience will be highly regarded
Ability to commence immediately and commit to the four-week assignment
What's On Offer
Fully Self-Contained Accommodation provided
Opportunity to gain or expand Local Government experience
Diverse senior finance responsibilities
Short-term opportunity ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to explore a new part of Far North Queensland
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