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Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)See more

addressAddressCairns, QLD
type Form of workFull-time | Permanent
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

Vacant Position

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
adequate for achieving each departments and the ALC’s goals.

  • Provide governance over all financial matters, systems, obligations and regulations that affect the ALC and
associated Corporations with the full backing of the finance team.

  • 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
forward estimates, with highlighted shortfalls, to the Chief Financial Officer on a regular basis.

  • Overseeing the ALC Payroll system maintained by the shared services function to ensure it is efficient and
meeting financial best practise.

  • 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
systems.

  • 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
Royalty Shoppa Card.

  • 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
assistance of the Chief Financial Officer and the Management Accountants.

  • Track 64(1), 64(3) and 64(4) funds to ensure that they are released in an appropriate manner and used as
directed by the ALC Board or the Corporation Board. Including distribution of royalties and rents to TOs.

  • Manage, reconcile and report on all Trust Funds and ensure Trust Fund distribution is in accordance with the
appropriate authorisation and rules.

  • Meet all financial, reporting requirements of the organisation including but not limited to the annual financial
reports, end of month financial finalisation, payroll management and end of quarter acquittals.

  • Attend meetings and provide finance updates as required.
  • Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand financial needs and
requirements.

  • Promote and commit to Workplace Health and Safety by providing leadership, ensuring compliance and
ongoing review of WHS policies and procedures within your department.

  • Coordinate, monitor and evaluate staff performance to enable individual and team professional growth and
development, addressing staff performances as required and according to HR policy.

  • Assist with succession planning and handover processes.
Selection Criteria

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.

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Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)

Cairns, QLD

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