About the role:
This position is responsible for the accurate and efficient maintenance of Council’s rating and accounts receivable system including the timely collection of outstanding rates and charges and accounts receivable related debts. The revenue officer will be required to complete reconciliations and provide reports as requested and provide assistance across areas of the financial accounting function through the raising of rates, water and general revenue for Council. A strong knowledge of rates is essential for this role.
About you:
• There are no mandatory qualifications or requirements for this position. However, Council values the enhanced work performance which may be gained from the expanded knowledge base and skills acquired during formal tertiary training and encourage both existing and potential staff to participate in lifelong learning.
• An understanding of local government, rating procedures, and related sections of the Local Government Act 2009.
• Comprehensive knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the policies, procedures and standards applicable to rating and accounts receivable and debt recovery functions.
• Ability to accurately process and maintain data and financial transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• High level time management and organisational skills with the ability to complete tasks and projects within deadlines.
• Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Civica (Authority System).
• Experience using property and rating systems to levy rates and charges, and account receivable systems to issue invoicing, or the ability to quickly learn new systems. Ability to work autonomously as well as participate as a collaborative and productive team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion in a professional manner.
• Experience within a Council’s property or revenue environment is a distinct advantage.