Narre Warren Location | $63 per hour + super | ASAP start to 28 August
We’re currently seeking an experienced Project Officer – Reconciliation to support a local government organisation on a short-term contract through to 28 August.
This role will focus on clearing a backlog of financial reconciliations and supporting upcoming financial reporting cycles.
About the role
This is a hands-on finance role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple systems, with a strong focus on reconciliation and general ledger alignment.
Key responsibilities
- Perform complex reconciliations between subsidiary ledgers and the General Ledger
- Investigate and resolve financial variances through detailed analysis
- Prepare and process journal adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Produce reconciliation reports, highlighting discrepancies and recommended actions
- Reconcile debtor control accounts and resolve outstanding balances
- Support financial period close processes
- Assist with clearing backlog reconciliation tasks across multiple business units
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity
- Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and system use
- Strong experience in financial reconciliations within a complex environment
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
- Experience preparing journal entries and working within general ledger frameworks
- Proficiency using TechnologyOne CiA (highly regarded)
- Previous experience in local government is highly desirable
- High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
- Able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
