ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation (JCAC) is governed by an elected body representing the Aboriginal community of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkley region. JCAC’s functions and services include delivery of municipal, essential and civic services, general maintenance, land management, Real Jobs Initiative, and community children and family services and an arts complex.

As one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations in Australia, with a history stretching back more than 30 years, JCAC has a long and proud record of community service delivery. The Corporation grew out of the Warumungu Papula organisation, formed in 1974. Its primary purpose then, as it remains today, was to alleviate poverty and improve the wellbeing of the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and surrounding homeland communities.

Our Vision

Manu Anyula Parkamarri Wilyangka

Our Country, us mob, hold it strongly

Mappungku Anyula Maputarri

Together we will build

Yiwaji Pinangkaltinjiki

Pathways to learning

Our Values

Respect: Our Country, to treat one another and others with respect.

Integrity: Us Mob, to be truthful, honest and ethical in our dealing with each one and others.

Accountability: Hold it Strongly, to take responsibility for what we do and the decision we make.

Unity: Together We Will Build, to speak and act as together hearing all people.

Quality: Pathways to Learning, seeing every task as an opportunity to improve what we do.

Our Mission

To inspire, accelerate and amplify the impact of our self-determination through the effective delivery of programs, projects and advocacy in the areas of:

· Culture, Heritage and Acts

· Community and Social Wellbeing

· Commercial and Social Enterprises

· Employment, Education and Training

· Housing and Construction

Our Strategic Goals

· Goal 1: Strong governance and leadership

· Goal 2: Employing, training and supporting people in the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region

· Goal 3: Housing for independence, health and wellbeing

· Goal 4: Economic growth and viability

· Goal 5: Strong relationships and partnerships

· Goal 6: Strong community and social services

ABOUT THE ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

· Receiving and checking invoices from Julalikari’s creditors including communication with creditors on any discrepancies

· Ensuring Julalikari’s staff compliance with purchase order policy and procedures

· Matching creditor invoices to Julalikari purchase orders, ensuring goods and services received, following up any discrepancies and recording non-compliance

· Processing payments into Julalikari's accounting system and disbursing to creditors on a timely basis

· Reviewing and reconciling accounts payable records including upkeep of creditor database

· Reconciling monthly fuel card usage, corporate credit card accounts and Telstra accounts

· Assisting Julalikari creditors, staff and members of the public with accounts payable queries

· Maintaining accurate records and reports

· Assisting General Manager Finance with interim and final audit, end-of-month and end-of-financial year and budget tasks

· Assisting General Manager Finance with any other task as required

Administration

· Document management including copying, scanning and filing

· Mail handling including sorting and distributing incoming mail and preparing and sending outgoing mail

· Communication such as answering phones, taking messages and providing information to staff, clients and members of the public

· Assisting General Manager Corporate & Compliance with fleet and asset management.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

· Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines with accurate results

· Proven experience in performing and coordinating accounts payable tasks and good knowledge of accounts payable practices, procedures and controls

· Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software packages

· Excellent time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

· Good customer service skills

Desirable

· Demonstrated experience in a finance environment and knowledge of accounting and taxation concepts

· Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector

Qualifications, Experience and Licenses

· Certificate IV or equivalent lesser qualifications and relevant experience

· An acceptable Ochre Card clearance

· An acceptable National Police clearance

· Current unrestricted C Class driver’s license

**** For further information on this role please contact Meredith Blair - gmfinance.julalikari.com.au or 0408727457

**** If a suitable applicant is found, this position may be filled earlier than the closing date.