ALPA Hiring for Accountant Job at Darwin Full Time

Having been in operations for nearly 50 years, from humble beginnings, we have grown to be Australia’s largest financially independent Indigenous corporation, employing over 1,000 employees across 27 remote locations throughout NT and QLD. We strive to improve the health, quality of life, and economic development of our members, giving primacy to their cultural heritage, dignity, and desire for opportunity and equality with their fellow Australians.

About the Role – Based in Darwin


We are looking for a confident proactive individual who is a qualified Accountant.

The objective of this role is to provide financial services support to business managers for a range of businesses operating in Arnhem land. This role will enable you to utilise your financial skills to ensure the effective and efficient operation of businesses in community to ensure the best result for ALPA’s stakeholders.

You will work closely with department managers to ensure that all financial deadlines are met; including monthly and quarterly reporting to senior management.

The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by the Finance Manager, though your experience to date will ensure you are able to hit the ground running and take ownership of the financial reporting processes.
Experience in construction accounting would be preferable but not essential.

COVID – 19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement

Your responsibilities will be:

• Internal/external reporting
• Yearly budgeting and forecasting
• Liaising with auditors
• Leading and managing a finance officer and/ or an assistant accountant
• Grant reconciliations
• Balance sheet note reconciliations
• Create innovative ideas to improve process efficiencies.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified accountant is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, best practice and demonstrated ability to meet tight time frames
• Power BI knowledge, advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly organised, efficient with great attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Proven people management and leadership skills and experience – committed to developing team members
• Proven record of success working in a fast-changing environment. while improving processes

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Salary Packaging with CBB | 5 weeks annual leave
• Work with Australia’s largest Independent Aboriginal Corporation
• Access to discount buying with 100s of retailers

All applications will be treated confidentially. Only those with the rights to work full time in Australia will be considered.