• Great with numbers?.
• Seeking meaningful work?.
• Do you care about supporting Northern Australia's Indigenous people to manage country sustainably?.

The Organisation

Northern Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA)

NAILSMA is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit company that operates across northern Australia to assist Indigenous people manage their country sustainably for future generations. We provide Indigenous leadership in the delivery of large-scale and complex programs that meet the environment, social, cultural, and economic needs of Indigenous people across northern Australia. NAILSMA highly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager manages the accounting, financial reporting and funds management functions of NAILSMA. The overall responsibility of this position is to assist the Chief Operating Officer in the sound financial management of the organisation. This includes payroll, creditors, debtors, budgets, grant reporting and acquittals, monitor and report on finances, administration support, supervise a small team, implement procedures and policies and ensure compliance with obligations.

About You

• Enjoy managing finances and take satisfaction from a job well done.
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people and culture with a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively .
• Hold accounting qualifications.
• Are confident in providing advice regarding financials with funding (from governments, the private, corporate and philanthropic sectors) including grant reporting and acquittals.
• Have the capacity to establish work priorities and to work to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Have high level oral and written communication skills.
• Can demonstrate your administrative and financial management experience.
• Can effectively and efficiently use information technology and programs including Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint, computerised accounting systems and other information technology in particular relating to financial recording/reporting.
• Can interpretate and apply industrial awards/EBA's and payroll systems.
• Have experience in supervising staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Hold a drivers license, or have the ability to obtain.
• Have experience working in a Non For Profit organization (desirable).
• Be a Certified Practising Accountant or Chartered Accountant member (desirable).

Your Reward

• Salary of $110k-130k + Superannuation.
• Salary sacrifice.
• 6 weeks Annual leave.
• Be part of a purposeful, growing organisation with a supportive team.

Note

This is a full time role, however there may be an option to job share on a part time basis.