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Overview Central Coast Council is responsible for the third largest urban area within NSW and is the sixth largest Council in Australia. Located within easy reach of Sydney and Newcastle, the region offers a wide range of lifestyle activities and natural beauty. About the Role The Senior Financial Systems Accountant position is a critical role in the configuration, optimisation, and integration of Councils financial systems, including the OneCouncil platform. This position ensures financial systems are aligned with statutory reporting obligations, operational requirements, and strategic objectives, while supporting the delivery of Councils Digital Transformation Program. The role works closely with Finance, IT, and Asset Management teams, as well as external vendors, to ensure the integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting standards, and continuous improvement of financial system functionality. In collaboration with the Section Manager and the leadership team within Digital Transformation, the role supports enterprise software implementations and financial system enhancements that improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery across Council. About You We are seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in a similar role within Local Government. You will bring demonstrated success in supporting and configuring complex financial systems and contributing to enterprise software implementations and digital transformation initiatives. You will have extensive experience applying structured financial and project methodologies, such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile or ITIL, including financial system planning, risk management and stakeholder reporting. Strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and the ability to collaborate across the organisation to build strong relationships that drive outcomes adding value to the organisation and community. To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure through the online form. For any specific role related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at [email protected] Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Midnight Friday 3 October 2025. The date may change as we progressively review candidates. Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Central Coast Council by 2x Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr