Finance Cadet

Kiama Council is committed to putting the right people in the right roles to transform its business. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Finance Cadet to join the Finance Team. As a Finance Cadet you will get to provide a comprehensive learning experience, allowing to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical work environment.

The Finance Cadet will undertake key processing tasks with broad exposure to asset accounting, tax, reconciliations, end of year reporting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This position once trained internally will be responsible for the delivery of quality, timely, efficient and accurate accounting services to Council’s internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer...

• Temporary Full-time position (for the duration of your studies)
• 35 hours per week 
• Salary from $889.00 to $1124.90 per week (salary is dependent on the stage of your studies, skills and experience)
• Obtain on-the-job training whilst completing a degree in Accounting or finance
• Cadets are eligible for study leave
• Funding assistance towards your tuition costs
• Plus 11% superannuation 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proven organisational skills to manage workloads and meet competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a flexible attitude and ability to use initiative 
• Highly motivated to work in a dynamic team environment and contribute to group outcomes
• Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Confident Excel user
• Comfortable working in an ICT environment and confidence to learn software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position

Interested to know more? Click here to find out

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 
  
  
• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees
  
  
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport
  - Access to the Employee Assistance Program
  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year
  
  
• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role
  
  
• Access to social club events for social club members:
  - BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations
  - Birthday and Christmas vouchers
  

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Olena Tulubinska, Chief Financial Officer on 0468926696.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 March 2024, 23:30 pm.

If this opportunity excites you, refer to our Information for Applicants Guide and apply on the following page. 

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.