Assistant Accountant

5 days ago


East Arm Northern Territory, Australia Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant, who is highly analytical with an ability to apply initiative in business situations. You are motivated, and passionate about actively contributing to business objectives.

You will be managed by the Finance Manager who will provide support and mentoring in this role. 

Your main responsibilities will include

  • Assist and provide analysis in the preparation of high quality, timely financial reporting and balance sheets for the assigned Business Units
  • Assist budgets preparation for the assigned Business Units; working with the department head and General Manager to ensure budgets reflect the business plans
  • Prepare accurate reconciliations for all businesses/Divisions under your ownership, ensuring all back up documentation is correct and present.
  • Month end close including accruals and pre-payments
  • Grant accounting and government project accounting
  • Preparation and submission of BAS and other ATO requirements

Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
  • CA/CPA is highly desirable
  • Previous experience in a Financial and Accounting role
  • 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 experience in ERP (D365 experience is highly desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer

  • Option to salary package
  • 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • Based in Darwin office with free parking
  • Career development opportunities

*About ALPA*

  • We are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA).
  • We are Australia's largest financially independent Indigenous corporation.
  • We employ over 1400 employees across 26 remote locations throughout the NT and QLD.
  • We exist to create economic independence and equal opportunity for Aboriginal people

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you Please click the 'Quick Apply' button above. 

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



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