Job Description

Coordinator Financial Accountant

Reference number: 11206

Closing date: 11pm 23 July 2026

• Permanent full-time opportunity within Council’s Finance team
• Salary commencing in line with Council Band 8, $128 188.03 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Commencing September 2026

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a highly capable and collaborative financial professional to step into the role of Coordinator Financial Accounting. In this position, you’ll act as a trusted advisor and leader, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of Council’s financial accounting functions.

You’ll lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a broad range of financial services—helping to drive high-quality outcomes while supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AAS), relevant legislation, and regulatory requirements
• Manage and coordinate external year-end and interim audits, working closely with the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office, and support internal audit activities as required
• Oversee the preparation and submission of Victorian Grants Commission returns and acquittals to funding bodies
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all tax compliance activities, including Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Review and oversee month-end processes, including general ledger reconciliations and subsidiary systems
• Manage Council’s investment portfolio, including liaising with financial institutions and overseeing cash flow analysis and reporting
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Finance Officer functions, including review and approval of payment runs
• Manage the corporate card program, including governance, compliance, and reporting
• Deliver expert financial advice and support to the finance team and stakeholders across Council to ensure informed decision-making and strong financial outcomes

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of strong technical expertise and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation. You will demonstrate:

• Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, coach, and build capability across teams
• Strong business partnering capability, with experience supporting and guiding stakeholders in managing financial responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights for a range of audiences, including staff, executives, and Councillors
• Proven ability to identify risks or areas of concern early and take proactive, corrective action
• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Economics
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA (essential)

Experience:

• Significant experience in financial accounting within a similar role
• Experience working within Local Government or a complex public sector environment is highly regarded

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the or contact Damian Hogan, Chief Financial Officer on (03) 9243 1644.