About the ALC
The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) is a ‘future-forward’ Land Council, directed by the 14 clans of the Groote
archipelago region, is enabling the Anindilyakwa people to take full advantage of the opportunities and
technology available in the 21st century, while simultaneously preserving land, language and culture. The vision
of the ALC is to:
ALC is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth, subject to the Public Governance, Performance
and Accountability Act 2013, described therein as a Corporate Commonwealth Entity and is currently a portfolio
agency of Prime Minister and Cabinet. For more information on the Anindilyakwa Land Council, please visit our
website: https://www.anindilyakwa.com.au/
Position Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Cairns
Employment type: Permanent full time
Applications close: Sunday 19 March 2023
Invest in the
present to
build a
self-sufficient
future
Create
pathways for
youth to
stand in both
worlds
Protect,
maintain
and promote
Anindilyakwa
culture
About the role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Accountant has responsibility for strategic operations of the Finance
Department, including developing and updating financial policies and procedures and is the direct report for the
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll team.
The Financial Accountant will assist with the governance and preparation of all financials of the Anindilyakwa
Land Council and associated corporations in conjunction with the finance team.
You can look forward to leading a team of five in a modern city location with occasional travel to the spectacular
Groote Archipelago.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing all accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions, ensuring the structure is
- Provide governance over all financial matters, systems, obligations and regulations that affect the ALC and
- Offer financial advice on improvements to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive team as required.
- Monitor and review bank accounts on a daily basis, ensuring adequate funding is available and provide
- Overseeing the ALC Payroll system maintained by the shared services function to ensure it is efficient and
- Manage regulatory compliance and annual financial reporting processes ensuring deadlines are met.
- Oversee activities relating to tax compliance.
- Maintain sound financial processes and procedures, including the operation of the relevant financial reporting
- Lodgement of BAS and Superannuation.
- Authorised bank signatory across all bank accounts for ALC and ORICs.
- Authorised ATO representative of the ALC and ORICs.
- Manage Indue bank audit and compliance requirements and to manage loading/unloading of funds on the
- Work with and effect a central one-stop source for finance policies, forms and procedures.
- Management and coordination of the annual auditing and statutory reporting processes with the full
- Track 64(1), 64(3) and 64(4) funds to ensure that they are released in an appropriate manner and used as
- Manage, reconcile and report on all Trust Funds and ensure Trust Fund distribution is in accordance with the
- Meet all financial, reporting requirements of the organisation including but not limited to the annual financial
- Attend meetings and provide finance updates as required.
- Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand financial needs and
- Promote and commit to Workplace Health and Safety by providing leadership, ensuring compliance and
- Coordinate, monitor and evaluate staff performance to enable individual and team professional growth and
- Assist with succession planning and handover processes.
Essential
1. Degree qualified in Accounting or related discipline with CA/CPA/FA qualifications.
2. Demonstrable previous experience in a similar role, with experience coordinating a team of Accounts and
Payroll officers.
3. Demonstrable strong analytical and accounting/financial skills including taxation, compliance, reporting and
legal issues.
4. At least 5 years’ experience in payroll, vendor payments and receivables, and cash management.
5. Highly developed understanding of Finance and Accounting internal controls.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to develop and maintain effective
relationships.
7. Strong initiative and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, organisation and time
management skills.
8. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive matters.
9. Ability to be flexible and work within a team in a fast-pace, challenging environment.
Desirable
1. Experience using MYOB and Calxa with advanced excel skills for analysis/reporting purposes.
2. Experience within an Indigenous organisation, a non-for-profit organisation, or within an Indigenous context,
along with practical knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people in
the Northern Territory together with an ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.
Other Information
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant that includes five weeks
annual leave, 18 days Personal leave, ten days paid shutdown over Christmas, salary sacrifice and the potential
for a four day working week.
Pre-employment screening, including an AFP criminal record check, may be undertaken on the person who is
being recommended for appointment.
For more information, please email hr@alcnt.com.au or call 08 8996 4933.
How to apply
To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to
hr@alcnt.com.au by the closing date.
Please do not hesitate with your application as an employment offer may be made earlier for the right candidate.