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Finance Manager

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
  • Location: Highgate
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Employment Category: 12 month contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
  • Remuneration: $98,112.19 - $115,426.10 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Finance Manager will report to, and is directly accountable to, the Executive Manager -Corporate Services and is responsible for providing financial management and accounting services the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA). The incumbent will oversee the following functions; financial analysis and risk management; budgeting and cost control; accounts payable/receivable; payroll; financial and management reporting; strategic financial management; compliance with all statutory, legislative and reporting requirements; and the development of methodologies and frameworks to ensure the Finance team is effective and efficient.
To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here, or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Your Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 3 - 5 years post qualification experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial or Management Accountant.
  • Experience supervising, directing and supporting a team.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft correspondence, edit documents and write instructional information.
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients and external visitors, managers and staff at all levels and present a professional image.
  • Demonstrated experience with FBT, GST, Payroll and Income Tax.
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of MYOB and other accounting software.
  • Advanced computer literacy skills and competent is Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and accounting software principles.
  • Sound understanding of accounting standards, legislative and other reporting requirements for incorporated associations.
  • Good time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate own workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

  • Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and is acknowledged as such by their community.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

Under AHCWA's COVID-19 Safety Policy and Procedure, all employees will need to have had at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 1 November 2021, and must be fully vaccinated (including any booster shots if required) by 1 December 2021. Applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to appointment. This includes either an immunisation history statement or a COVID-19 digital certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $98,112.19 - $115,426.10 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
  • Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Bring Your Dog To Work Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

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