Senior Finance Officer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people?

Here’s your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Mid North Coast.

About the Role:

The Senior Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting Biripi’s financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, processing and reviewing transactions, completing reconciliations, and assisting with budget monitoring. The position supports compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, funding requirements, audit processes, and internal financial controls.

The key objectives of the role include:

• Understand payroll compliance, legislation & award interpretation.
• Ensure the organisation’s taxation and legal obligations are met in accordance with our regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Provide senior level advice to the finance officers
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• In consultation with the CFO and executive leadership, prepare and execute departmental budgets to ensure achievement of strategic objectives, whilst maintain effective cost controls.
• Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash reserves and ensuring sufficient funds are available for operations.
• Monitor financial delegations and financial approvals to ensure that approval limits are exercised appropriately.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications (or near completed) in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or similar discipline
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirement
• Experience interpreting Awards, employment contracts, and payroll legislation.
• Experience working within Not-For-Profit Organisation.
• Sound experience in apply for and managing government funding
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• High level of interpersonal and written communication skills
• Analysis and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation
• High level of computer literacy, sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to hold all relevant security clearance including Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current Valid Driver’s Licence.

Benefits and Culture:

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is an organisation that prides itself on rewarding dedicated hard work, and as such, would like to offer a wide range of benefits to the ideal candidate.

• A culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, with opportunities for growth.
• Salary Packaging options are available as a Not-For-Profit Organisation, as well as Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & lifestyle Cards
• Remuneration Package will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave available for permanent employees.

If this interests you,

Apply Now!

Please apply via seek with a current resume and a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter addressing the essential criteria will not be accepted.

This is a desired designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.

For more information or queries relating to the role, email the People and Workplace Culture team at PWC@biripi.au.