Position Requirements

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Important
When applying for this position, you must address the questions listed in the criteria.
Your response to the following questions will be used as part of the process for shortlisting applicants for interview and it is strongly recommended that you provide responses to these questions.

 

Essential Criteria

1. Degree qualifications in Accounting. 
2. Experience working in an accounting environment 
3. An understanding of legislation and it’s implications to Council with a focus on issues such as - Goods and Services Tax (GST), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Local Government Act, Code of Accounting Practice, and other relevant legislation. 
4. Proven ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases. 
5. Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to use, Corporate Information Systems and other computer applications to meet business needs. 
6. Demonstrated understanding of the relationships between various accounting sub-modules. 
7. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply accounting principles 
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written & oral) with all levels in the organisation on all matters relevant to the position.