AO3 Finance Officer

AO3 Finance Officer - Cairns

• Possible Temporary to Permanent for the right person
• Start mid-October
• Government Opportunity

The Client

A statutory body conceived by Aboriginal Australians and driven by community members, whose purpose is to support welfare reform community members restore socially responsible standards of behavior, local authority and wellbeing.


Your Opportunity:

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a dynamic role with a meaningful impact? Join our team as a Finance Officer, where you will play a key part in providing essential administrative and corporate support to the Executive Officer (Corporate), Accountant, and management team. This role encompasses finance, payroll, travel management, and various corporate-related activities to ensure the smooth operation of our Commission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain payroll, creditors, and debtors systems on a weekly/periodic basis, including reconciliations using accounting software.
• Assist with compliance and lodgment of statutory obligations, including Payroll Tax, BAS (GST & PAYG), and superannuation.
• Manage travel arrangements, bookings, and diary maintenance for the Commission.
• Support business operations, including leasing, infrastructure, and purchasing.
• Reconcile corporate credit cards and assist in financial reporting for audits.
• Provide financial data and reports to support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial decision-making.
• Monitor HR, financial, and other operational risks and ensure corporate governance compliance.
• Oversee expenditure reporting for telecommunications, internet, fuel, and other utilities.
• Assist with asset ledger management and support equipment maintenance.
• Manage Q-Fleet vehicle maintenance and oversee gift card expenses.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies by reviewing and updating processes and procedures.
• Support the organisation of the annual Local Commissioner Development week/training.

About You

• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory financial obligations (Payroll Tax, BAS, superannuation).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in handling travel arrangements and diary management.
• Experience with asset and vehicle fleet management.

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Daria on (07) 4034 5000.

About Us

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