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SalaryThe Essington School is a parent-led, non-denominational, co-educational school in Rapid Creek, Darwin. The schools caters for 850 students and currently employs 150 staff.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified accountant to permanently join our finance team as the Finance Manager on a full-time basis with an immediate start.
The Finance Manager is the department head for the finance department and is tasked with providing professional oversight and leadership to all areas of finance. In this role, the Finance Manager will oversee the performance of the various accounting and financial administration functions undertaken by subordinate staff.
The primary personal workflow responsibility of the Finance Manager is to perform the various accounting and finance functions to ensure the School’s financial and materiel resources are effectively managed, reconciled and accounted for in accordance with the agreed business objectives and policies in a manner that fulfils the requirements of the relevant Acts, Regulations and Standards and organisational requirements that govern the School’s operations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in a finance-related discipline and active membership of a relevant professional accounting body (CA, CPA, CIMA etc),
- Experience working in an accounting position involving the development of forecasts, budgets and financial plans within a medium size organisation,
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles and practices,
- Experience within a school environment will be an advantage.
Requirements:
- Ochre card,
- Police check (last 6 months)
What we are offering:
- Permanent full-time position,
- 6 weeks annual leave per annum.
Closing date: 1 March 2024
The position description is available to view on our website: https://www.essington.nt.edu.au/employment
To apply, email your resume and cover letter along with 2 professional references to: HR@essington.nt.edu.au
*The Essington School reserve the right to close applications and appoint to this position prior to the closing date*
