Financial Controller

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cape York Natural Resource Management Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: Cairns

Employment Terms: Full Time 37.5hrs/week

Salary: Negotiable with experience

About the Role

Cape York NRM is seeking a dedicated and passionate Financial Controller. This position will lead the finance function of the organisation. This role is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's finance, including  payroll, budgets, audit and financial reporting.

Duties of the Role

  1. Managing a number of competing deadlines and prioritising workload to meet reporting deadlines.
  2. Ensuring that finance reporting and acquittals are met accurately and on a timely basis for funding bodies.
  3. End of month reconciliations,  reporting and budget analysis.
  4. Management of the annual financial audit.
  5. Assisting with preparation of annual budget and review processes, including performance reporting.
  6. Preparing reports for management, including budget comparisons, variance analysis and commentaries.
  7. Providing high quality financial, accounting and payroll services, including  compliance with delegations, accounting standards and legislative requirements.
  8. Developing regular financial forecasts and updating projections based on actual performance and emerging  trends.
  9. Responsible for contract administration services and assisting program staff with contract monitoring and compliance.
Key attributes
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering financial management services, including budget planning, payroll, bookkeeping and reporting on project management.
  • Demonstrated skills in the development and implementation of financial budgets, reports and contractor management and analysing results that drive decision making.
  • Ability to collaborate with Program Managers to develop, monitor and manage  budgets from project design to completion.
  • Experience in preparing reports for management, including budget comparisons, variance analysis and commentaries.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in achieving organisational goals.

About Cape York NRM

Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity committed to empowering the people of Cape York Peninsula to care for the natural environment while promoting sustainable use of its natural resources.

What you need to do now

Submit your resume and a cover letter via or email , applications will be reviewed as received and the position will close when the role has been filled.

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