Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre Taree, NSW Full-time, Onsite

Are you seeking a career and lifestyle alignment? Do you aspire to a role that offers the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of Aboriginal people? This position presents an opportunity to advance your career while embracing a desirable lifestyle on the scenic Mid North Coast.

About the Role: The Senior Finance Officer holds a pivotal position in supporting Biripi's financial operations. This involves maintaining precise financial records, generating financial reports, processing and reviewing transactions, completing reconciliations, and contributing to budget monitoring. The role ensures adherence to relevant legislation, organisational policies, funding stipulations, audit procedures, and internal financial controls.

Key objectives of this position include:

• Understanding payroll compliance, legislation, and award interpretation.
• Ensuring the organisation meets its taxation and legal obligations in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Providing senior-level guidance to finance officers.
• Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls for efficient and effective financial management.
• Monitoring and analysing financial data to identify improvement areas and offer recommendations.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• In collaboration with the CFO and executive leadership, preparing and executing departmental budgets to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining effective cost controls.
• Overseeing cash flow management, including monitoring cash reserves and ensuring sufficient operational funds.
• Monitoring financial delegations and approvals to ensure appropriate exercise of approval limits.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications (or near completion) in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirements.
• Experience interpreting Awards, employment contracts, and payroll legislation.
• Experience working within a Not-For-Profit Organisation.
• Sound experience in applying for and managing government funding.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• High-level interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight timeframes and adapt to variable workload demands.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• High-level computer literacy, with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to hold all relevant security clearances, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• A current valid Driver’s Licence.

Benefits and Culture: Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is committed to recognising dedicated hard work and offers a range of benefits to the successful candidate.

• A culturally safe, diverse, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Salary Packaging options are available, as a Not-For-Profit Organisation, including Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & Lifestyle Cards.
• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave is available for permanent employees.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your application via Seek, including a current resume and a cover letter. Applications that do not address the essential criteria in the cover letter will not be accepted.

This is a 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 further information or inquiries regarding this role, please email the People and Workplace Culture team at PW•@biripi.au.