Financial Accountant

Location: Tennant Creek

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Employment Conditions: Full Time

Wage Level: Administration & Support Officers Level

Salary: $97,616 - $114,534per annum.

Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a

Professional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500p/a

Reports to: Finance Manager

Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry, Remote retention allowance of $750 and Relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you get settled into town

Exciting opportunity for a full time Financial Accountant, based in Tennant Creek.

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community

This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi's drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to 'Closing the Gap' in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi consists of four different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

About the Tennant Creek Region

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

As a small regional centre, Tennant Creek does not have the facilities one would find in larger country towns like Katherine or Alice Springs however it does provide for all the basics that most people require. There is a supermarket similar to a large IGA store, Post Office, clothing and furniture store, Pharmacy, Newsagent, two banks (ANZ & Westpac), restaurants and coffee shops and four hotels/motels. It also has sporting facilities (e.g., swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis court, football ground, car racing track), and several tourists attractions within easy reach Like our Beautiful Lake Mary Ann

About the Role

The Financial Accountant must provide professional accounting services to Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) assisting the Finance Manager with high level accounting, reporting, taxation and grant acquittal skills, ensuring Anyinginyi Health's general ledger reconciliations are in accordance with accounting standards and ATO requirements. Funding milestones are recorded. Contribute to the finance team's funding, reporting and audit requirements. Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Finance Officer role.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have respect for traditional Aboriginal culture and cultural diversity and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal/culturally diverse people. Knowledge and understanding of the core functions and services provided by Anyinginyi and an appreciation of the link between this understanding and improved financial management.

To be considered for this position, you must have proven experience as a Financial Accountant, experience in not-for-profit accounting is desirable. The Financial Accountant must poses a Batchelor of Accounting and or CPA/ Chartered or equivalent formal accounting studies, along with 2 years hands on experience in payroll.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Accounting and/or CPA/Chartered or equivalent formal accounting studies is required for this role, along with a 2-years hands-on experience in payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant Microsoft Office Programs, Xero and desirably intermediate level in Microsoft Excel.
• Well-developed ability to interact with a range of stakeholders, suppliers and employees by telephone and in-person in a positive manner when following up queries and gathering the necessary information to support administrative and corporate decision making.
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate finance and accounting reporting requirements to ensure compliance with current legislation, funding bodies and Board of Directors' needs.
• Working knowledge of Goods & Service Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, and application to Not for Profit entities
• Understanding of practices and principles of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• OCHRE Card (Working with Children).

Desirable

• Experience working in the Aboriginal community control sector and understanding of contemporary issues faced by Indigenous people.
• Experience in a quality control organisation that is funded externally and is regularly accredited.
• Experience with Xero and Employment Hero.

Please note:

• A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children's) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
• Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation prefer that their employees are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.
• To be successful in this role, you need to have the right to live and work in Australia.

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you

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