Financial Accounting Coordinator

Location: Dandenong
Type: Contract
Post Date: Wed May 13 06:43:51 2026
Ref: 90M0708021

Paying $70ph + super
Dandenong VIC location with hybrid working flexibility
6 month temp contract with potential for extension

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Dandenong. They are currently seeking a Financial Accounting Coordinator to come in and join their team on a 6 month temp contract with potential for extension.

Candidates for this role must have:

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar, CA/CPA qualification (or in progress)

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and coordinate a Financial Accounting Department,

A sound knowledge of Goods and Services Tax legislation, Fringe Benefits Tax legislation, AustralianAccounting Standards

Previous government experience (Desirable)

Key responsibilities include:

Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Coordinate the Annual Financial Statements and quarterly reports (Balance Sheet/Cash Flow) ensuring full compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Acts, and tax obligations (GST/FBT).
Audit & Internal Control: Act as the primary audit liaison, ensuring the timely implementation of audit recommendations and maintaining rigorous internal controls and delegations across the organization.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Oversee AP and AR functions, including authorizing weekly payment runs, managing sundry debtor collections, and developing the policies that govern transactional processing.
General Ledger & Month-End Integrity: Manage the month-end close and system interfaces, ensuring all journals are posted by the second business day and employee leave provisions are reconciled quarterly.
Treasury & Investment Management: Optimize Council’s investment portfolio and manage short/long-term cash flows to ensure sufficient liquidity for creditor and salary obligations in line with Investment Policy.
Systems Administration & Improvement: Maintain the Chart of Accounts and financial software (CommBiz/Computron), collaborating with IT to streamline processes and design reporting tools that meet management needs.
Leadership & Staff Development: Lead the Financial Accounting team by managing recruitment, setting performance targets, and identifying training needs to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.

About You

You will be an experienced Financial Accounting leader with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar, CA/CPA qualification (or in progress)
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and coordinate a Financial Accounting Department,
A sound knowledge of Goods and Services Tax legislation, Fringe Benefits Tax legislation, AustralianAccounting Standards
Previous government experience (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Financial Accounting Coordinator

Audit & Internal Control: Act as the primary audit liaison, ensuring the timely implementation of audit recommendations and maintaining rigorous internal controls and delegations across the organization.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Oversee AP and AR functions, including authorizing weekly payment runs, managing sundry debtor collections, and developing the policies that govern transactional processing.

General Ledger & Month-End Integrity: Manage the month-end close and system interfaces, ensuring all journals are posted by the second business day and employee leave provisions are reconciled quarterly.

Treasury & Investment Management: Optimize Council’s investment portfolio and manage short/long-term cash flows to ensure sufficient liquidity for creditor and salary obligations in line with Investment Policy.

Systems Administration & Improvement: Maintain the Chart of Accounts and financial software (CommBiz/Computron), collaborating with IT to streamline processes and design reporting tools that meet management needs.

Leadership & Staff Development: Lead the Financial Accounting team by managing recruitment, setting performance targets, and identifying training needs to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.