Dambimangari are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage the internal financial operations of the Corporation from Derby, Western Australia.

• Role is based in Derby WA, relocation support will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000
• Competitive salary with salary sacrificing up to $15,899 per annum.
• Unique and exciting opportunity to work within a growing Aboriginal Corporation.
• Domestic and interstate relocation support to Derby provided.

About the Role:

The Finance Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting and finance operations of Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC), ensuring financial health and stability through reporting, budgeting and compliance. Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the role will ensure the Integrity, efficiency and accuracy of the Corporation’s financial operations and information.    

About Derby:

Derby is a tropical and culturally rich town located in the North Kimberley, just 220km from Broome. The town is home to the highest tides of any Australian port and features top-notch amenities including a beautiful golf course, swimming pool, 24-hour gym, and a collection of great cafes and restaurants. Derby is perfect for individuals seeking an adventurous outdoor lifestyle including 4x4ing, fishing, camping, hiking and exploring.

More on Derby here.

About Us:

We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north-west Kimberley coastline, extending from just north of the Robinson River to the Prince Regent River. It has been our home for many thousands of years. We carry the cultural responsibilities of our ancestors to look after Country.  Our Country is of great conservation significance, home to many threatened and endemic species, mighty rivers, coral reefs, powerful whirlpools, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and more than 700 islands.

Dambeemangaddee are part of the Wandjina Woongudd community. We all share a unique body of beliefs and cultural practices going back to Lalai, the Dreaming when the creator beings Wandjina and Woongudd helped shape the land, sea, heaven, and all living things in our Country. They set out how we must look after culture, plants, animals, people, and country to keep them healthy. We maintain strong connections to our land through our Law, Culture, songs and stories. We visit our Country when we can and have set up homeland communities on our remote coastline.  We want to return to Country, live on our homelands, regain control, and teach future generations.

About the Corporation: 

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal people in one of the most remote, spectacular regions of the Kimberley. DAC is a small Aboriginal Corporation dedicated to the benefit of our members, Dambimangari Traditional Owners. DAC is the governing body for all Dambimangari business on behalf of our members, and in line with traditional Law and Culture. We employ more than 30 staff, the vast majority of whom are Traditional Owners. The Corporation’s key functions include:

• Managing Native Title including engaging with mining, tourism and other access and development proposals
• Members’ Services like health and education
• Land and sea management (Indigenous Protected Area, Ranger Program & Jointly Managed Marine Park including fire, ferals, weeds and marine patrols)
• Cultural heritage management
• Economic development
• Visitor Management
• Cultural programs
• Remote infrastructure
• Corporate Services including finance, administration & payroll

What We Are Looking For:

You will be an experienced Finance Manager with strong financial management competency and problem-solving skills and systems expertise with MYOB and TANDA. Ideally, you will have a background as an Accountant (CPA; CA) and/or as a well-rounded Finance Manager who will be comfortable working in a cross-cultural setting. You will be keen to further develop your knowledge of Indigenous culture and excited to live in and explore the remote Kimberley region.   

Duties will include:

• Lead the budget planning process and preparing the annual budget in consultation with the Corporate Services Manager and CEO for approval by the Board.
• Provide support on financial estimates and reports for new projects or for new funding applications.
• Ensure that processes and methods are in place to assist staff to develop and implement budgets in accordance with work plans.
• Daily financial processing and data entry (MYOB) including accounts payable and receivable, as well as ad-hoc Members Services and corporation payments.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records, ensuring all records are reconciled and reviewed regularly and systematically.
• Prepare the month end profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow reports, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting, tax and compliance milestones are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Qualification in Bookkeeping (essential).
2. Registered BAS Agent (essential).
3. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (desirable).
4. Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance management or accounting role (essential).
5. Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) (desirable).
6. Experience working with or within Aboriginal communities, preferably in a remote context (desirable).
7. Practical application of financial management in an Aboriginal Corporation or Not-for-Profit environment (desirable).
8. Proficiency in financial software and systems such as Xero, MYOB, SAP, etc.
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Appreciation, sensitivity understanding and some knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history, traditions, protocols and culture.

Further Information:

For more information about the role please email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Manager - Derby enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call (08) 9383 3293.

Shortlisting will commence immediately as applications are received.