Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and GKB Impact are dynamic non-profit organisation's, each with charitable status, dedicated to driving positive change in Bunbury and the surrounding region. We work across a range of community development initiatives, land management planning, heritage preservation, environmental conservation and business development programs. Our passionate team is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of Gnaala Karla Booja members, and the broader Aboriginal community.

Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and GKB Impact are seeking an experienced and motivated Group Accountant to join the team in Bunbury.

About the Role

The Group Accountant will provide both entities with sound financial advice, strategic financial planning, operational management of the organisations' finances, support the preparation of the annual budgets, prepare monthly financial reports for the boards, assist in the preparation of grant reporting and funding acquittals, and oversee internal finance staff.

Key Duties

Whole of management and oversight of each entities finances

Management of funds cross charged between entities

Preparation of monthly reports for each division manager, as well as each respective board

Management of grant and funding program financial performance reports and acquittals

Identification, development and implementation of financial processes and procedures

Management of future direct reports as we build internal financial capabilities

Management of debtors to ensure timely invoicing as well as aged debtors

Management of creditors to ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner

Management of payroll

Preparation and lodgement of BAS, annual financial reports, fringe benefits tax return, and any other statutory reporting obligations

Assist the GKB Impact CEO in financially modelling new business ventures

Assist the CEO's with financial forecasts, including cashflow

Essential Criteria

1. CPA or CA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role.

2. Strong working knowledge of the Corporations Act, at Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act as it relates to financial obligations.

3. Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards as they relate to the not-for-profit sector and ORIC & ACNC reporting requirements.

4. Demonstrated ability to lead financial strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

5. Commitment to cultural safety, community empowerment, and ethical leadership.

Desirable Criteria

6. GKB member, or member of one of the other five Regional Corporations.

7. Experience in not-for-profit and/or Aboriginal community-controlled organisation’s.

8. Strong understanding of government funding, grant management, and Indigenous governance frameworks.

The Group Accountant role is being offered as two part time (0.5 FTE) engagements with each respective organsiation.

In combination, the benefits include:

Total cash remuneration of $145,000-$165,000 per annum

5 weeks annual leave, plus additional Christmas Shut Down Leave

Additional 10 days carers leave

Salary sacrifice benefits available from each employer

Staff development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives

Applications should be via seek and contain a cover letter no more than two pages long which addresses the essential and desirable criteria, as well as an up-to-date resume with included references.