Director of Finance
Job No:
SCS10131372
Location:
Darwin
About the role
Somerville has a rare opportunity for a Director of Finance to join our executive team in Darwin.
Manage the organisation’s financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems including, financial advice on all budgets; banking and financial management, grant management, monitoring of assets register; management of all ATO audit, compliance, internal controls and superannuation requirements; management of organisational audit.
The position also provides advice, support and education to Somerville Managers and Coordinators in the financial aspects of their respective responsibilities.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant qualifications, including current CPA / CA membership
- Experience in financial and management reporting, accounting and payroll
- The ability to consult regularly with the COO and CEO regarding all pertinent matters for the management of Somerville’s Accounting and Financial Management.
- Experience with quarterly reporting to the COO identifying all areas of responsibility and authority.
- Consult and liaise regularly with members of the Somerville Management Team.
- Prepare for and attend monthly Management Team meetings.
- An ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships and networking with all internal and external stakeholders
- Show a commitment to supporting and adhering to Somerville’s Work Health Safety policy and practice, support, interpret and reinforce organisational policies, procedures and safety
regulations to all employees.
- Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.
- Support, interpret and reinforce organisational policies, procedures and safety regulations to all employees.
- Ensure all duties undertaken by staff under your management are carried out in accordance with their respective duty statements and to a high level of professional competence.
- Ensure appropriate representation of the Management Group at relevant internal meetings.
- Represent the Organisation at functions and conferences as requested by COO.
- Attend Board meetings as requested by the CEO.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill in the use of software applications including the full range of current Microsoft Office programs, accounting applications and databases.
- Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.
- Highly developed written and oral communication, negotiation, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Highly developed organisational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and meet the demands of multiple tasks
- Demonstrated high level of professionalism in the confidential management of all organisational, participant and employee information.
- Commitment to the principles of workplace diversity.
- Commitment to supporting and adhering to Somerville’s policies and procedures including Somerville’s Code of Conduct and NDIS Code of Conduct.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in the not for profit sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
- Proven creative and effective management, leadership and teambuilding skills.
Position Description
Employment Requirements
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
- Current National Criminal History Check – completed by Somerville
- Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening
- NDIS Orientation Module
- COVID- 19 vaccination – with Booster
- Valid Australian working rights
- Influenza Immunisation
Culture and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide an up to date resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Applications will be reviewed and responded to on submission, please do not wait to apply!
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Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.
No recruitment agencies please.