Assistant Accountant
Job No:
116680
Location:
Tennant Creek
- Skilled in Accounting? Looking for a rewarding new challenge?
- Join this established Aboriginal health organisation & play a key role in providing financial support.
- Attractive remuneration circa $72,791 - $98,283 + super, salary sacrificing, furnished accommodation & relocation assistance!
- Amazing further benefits including generous leave, free gym membership & free general dentistry!
About the Organisation
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.
Consisting of five different sections, Anyinginyi covers a wide array of services such as clinical care and social and emotional well being, health promotions, sports and active lifestyle and administrative services. This diversity allows for a holistic approach to health, ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and well-being is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi health service delivery area stretches north of Tennant Creek to Elliott, across to the east, almost to the QLD border and south to Ali Curung - almost 150,000 square km.
About the Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Anyinginyi has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Account to join their team in Tennant Creek, NT. This position is initially being offered on a 1-2 year contract basis, with likely extension for the right person, subject to funding.
Reporting to the Public Finance Manager, this role will see you responsible for providing high level financial support to the Finance team and where instructed to the Section Managers. Your actions must pro-actively build the financial capacity of the organisation as well as the financial management skills of all Section Managers, external providers and employees who use our financial management programs.
More specifically, some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Provide support and back up to Finance Officers to carry out account payable/receivable and payroll;
- Over-see payroll process and reconciling payroll control account;
- Processing and analyses of key financial documents including revenue, expenditures, and cash flows, and accounts in coordination with the Finance Manager;
- Assisting Finance Manager and Grant Coordinator to prepare Financial Acquittals; and
- Completing the ad-hoc projects for Organisational financial improvements and efficiencies.
For more information, view the full position description here.
About You
To be considered for this position you will have demonstrated ability and experience in the development, maintenance and implementation of budgets for a variety of different operational areas, as well as consolidated organisational wide budgets and cash flow forecasts as well as experience in the reporting of actual fund flows versus budgeted and any variances.
This as a prime opportunity for a recent graduate, with Organisational CPA mentoring provided.
You will have experience with computer based accounting programs and an advanced working knowledge of Excel.
The key to your success will be having the knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australian society.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to monitor progress and manage competing priorities in an effective manner.
Please note: Prior to commencement you will need to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a current Ochre Card. A Driver's License and the ability to drive to communities as required, is also essential for this role.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $72,791 - $98,283 plus super (negotiable with skills and experience).
Anyinginyi also offer a host of additional benefits to further increase your take home pay, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- Salary sacrificing up to $15,899.94 p.a;
- Subsidised furnished Rental accommodation is available for candidates who are relocating;
- Relocation assistance (up to $5,000);
- Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory work);
- Free gym membership; and
- Free medical prescriptions.
About Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek is located between Katherine and Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway in the Barkly Region. With a population of around 3,500 people, it is the fifth largest town in the Northern Territory and the Barkly region covers an area larger than Victoria or New Zealand.
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage, but is a remarkable community to set up home in! Once known as a rough and tumble droving town, it now offers all the amenities you would need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle, including a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport.
If you're looking for your next adventure and an opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience - Apply Now!