This position reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the provision of an effective range services relating to rates, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll. A finance officer must adhere to all Australian Accounting Standards, Local Government Financial Accounting obligations, and the Katherine Town Council Enterprise Agreement requirements in addition to providing general office administration duties. The finance officer is primarily a member of the finance team who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures and systems. The Officer must demonstrate excellent communication, organisational skills, have good initiative, be able to handle time-sensitive tasks, and provide administration support and customer service across the organisation.