Position: Assistant Financial Accountant

Salary: IBA Level 4 ($92,817 - $98,420)

Employment type: Ongoing

Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you…

About IBA

At Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We’re deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It’s why we exist.

We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes. We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.

Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

The Opportunity

IBA’s Finance section provides financial and accounting services to IBA program areas, branches, and Subsidiary and Associate companies. It also provides high-level financial and budgeting advice to the IBA Chair, Board and Executive.

About the role

The focus of the role is on the preparation and input of Accounts Payable and the preparation of general ledger reconciliation for both IBA Corporation and Subsidiaries. The person will liaise closely with all IBA Finance staff and relevant program and branch managers. The role also

provides assistance in the import of subsidiary financial information into Technology One.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
• Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Knowledge of the Technology One Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other similar systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory financial reporting, particularly for PGPA Act entities.
• Practical experience in management accounting, financial accounting and reporting.
• Well-developed skills in use of Excel and other relevant software.

What you will get in return

• A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
• Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
• Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 18 days personal/carer’s leave.
• NAIDOC leave.
• First Nations Ceremonial Leave.
• Cultural Leave.

Want to know more about IBA?

Visit www.iba.gov.au

Applications close: 16 October 2025

Please note: Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies