Grants Accountant
Job No:
142057
Location:
Alice Springs
- Are you a qualified Accountant with demonstrated accounts processing experience?
- Join an organisation committed to supporting traditional owners within the community!
- Attractive salary circa $76,854 PLUS 13% super, salary sacrificing, relocation support & more!
About the Organisation
The Central Land Council (CLC) is the Commonwealth Government statutory authority for the southern half of the Northern Territory - covering an area of almost 770,000 square kilometres. The Council consists of 90 elected Aboriginal representatives, from the communities within CLC's 9 regions, and an additional 260 staff, approximately half of which are Aboriginal.
Together, they are responsible for providing a voice for the Aboriginal people of Central Australia, helping them to manage their land and protect traditional culture and sacred sites. CLC consults with landowners on mining activity, employment, development and other land use proposals whilst fighting for legal recognition of Aboriginal people's rights.
For more information on The Central Land Council, you can visit the website here.
About the Opportunity
The Central Land Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grants Accountant to join their team in Alice Springs, NT, on a full-time ongoing basis.
Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the key function of this role is to maintain proper financial records for all external grants received and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients.
Your main duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Overseeing the monthly financial transactions and reporting for CLC grants;
- Establishing and maintaining effective reporting procedures;
- Assisting the Senior Financial Accountant with preparation of financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards, principles and guidelines;
- Checking and approving operations, cheques and EFT's;
- Coordinating monthly Income and Expenditure meetings with all Grants Project officers and their managers;
- Assisting with the development of appropriate skills, experience and expertise of the Council's Aboriginal staff; and
- Assisting other staff in the Finance Unit as required.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will need to be a qualified Accountant eligible for membership to CPA, CA or equivalent, with demonstrated experience in accounts processing.
As this role will take you out of the Finance department and require you to interact with other department Managers and staff, you will need to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to confidently negotiate and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be flexible and efficient with the ability to prioritise your workload and respond to challenges effectively. You will need to demonstrate strong time management skills and be comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision.
You will also need a high level of computer literacy across a range of applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for word processing, spreadsheets, electronic filing and information retrieval. You must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Ochre Card from SafeNT and a current, unrestricted Australian manual driver's license.
Importantly, you should have awareness and understanding of the overall context in which the Central Land Council operates. Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation or cross-cultural context would be highly regarded.
Please note: You must be willing to undertake a National Police Certificate assessment if required.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a devoted organisation promoting the rights of Aboriginal people across Central Australia, and helping traditional land owners to manage their land and make the most of the opportunities it offers.
Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for their people and will subsidise your CPA completion.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll be rewarded with an attractive salary circa $76,854 plus 13% super! You will also have access to a range of additional benefits to greatly increase your overall package, including:
- 5 weeks of annual leave plus additional leave over Christmas;
- Generous salary packaging options;
- District allowance circa $2,900 for an individual or $5,300 with dependents;
- Yearly airfare allowance, including annual 1 return flight to point of hire (for an individual, couple, or family);
- Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
- 3 months of accommodation assistance, including 6 weeks free, fully furnished accommodation followed by 7 weeks of subsidised, fully furnished accommodation.
Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in a diverse environment where you have the potential to affect real change.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
To join a devoted Land Council and assist traditional owners throughout the region - Apply Now!