About the ALC

The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) is a ‘future-forward’ Land Council, directed by the 14 clans of the Groote archipelago region, enabling the Anindilyakwa people to take full advantage of the opportunities and technology available in the 21st century, while simultaneously preserving land, language and culture.

About the Position

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make a meaningful impact? The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) is seeking a dynamic Financial Accountant to lead core financial operations and governance across a diverse portfolio of corporations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape financial systems, drive compliance, and support the economic empowerment of the Anindilyakwa people.

Based in Cairns, you’ll oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and trust fund management, while ensuring financial best practices and regulatory compliance. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, support strategic decision-making, and uphold the integrity of financial processes that directly benefit Traditional Owners.

This is more than just a finance role—it’s a chance to contribute to a bold vision that blends innovation with cultural preservation. If you're passionate about financial leadership and want to be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing all accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions, ensuring the structure is adequate for achieving each departments and the ALC’s goals.

Provide governance over all financial matters, systems, obligations and regulations that affect the ALC and associated Corporations with the full backing of the finance team.

Offer financial advice on improvements to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive team as required.

Monitor and review bank accounts on a daily basis, ensuring adequate funding is available and provide forward estimates, with highlighted shortfalls, to the Chief Financial Officer on a regular basis.

Overseeing the ALC Payroll system maintained by the shared services function to ensure it is efficient and meeting financial best practice.

Manage regulatory compliance and annual financial reporting processes ensuring deadlines are met.

Oversee activities relating to tax compliance.

Maintain sound financial processes and procedures, including the operation of the relevant financial reporting systems.

Lodgement of BAS and Superannuation.

Authorised bank signatory across all bank accounts for ALC and ORICS

Authorised ATO representative of the ALC and ORICs

Manage Indue bank audit and compliance requirements and to manage loading/unloading of funds on the Royalty Shoppa Card

Work with and effect a central one-stop source for finance policies, forms and procedures.

Management and coordination of the annual auditing and statutory reporting processes with the full assistance of the Chief Financial Officer and the Management Accountants.

Track funds to ensure that they are released in an appropriate manner and used as directed by the ALC Board or the Corporation Board. Including distribution of royalties and rents to TO's

Manage, reconcile and report on all Trust Funds and ensure Trust Fund distribution is in accordance with the appropriate authorisation and rules.

Meet all financial, reporting requirements of the organisation including but not limited to the annual financial reports, end of month financial finalisation, payroll management and end of quarter acquittals.

Attend meetings and provide finance updates as required.

Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand financial needs and requirements.

Promote and commit to Workplace Health and Safety by providing leadership, ensuring compliance and ongoing review of WHS policies and procedures within your department.

Coordinate, monitor and evaluate staff performance to enable individual and team professional growth and development, addressing staff performances as required and according to HR policy.

Assist with succession planning and handover processes.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Degree qualified in Accounting or related discipline with CA/CPA/FA qualifications.

Demonstrable previous experience in a similar role, with experience coordinating a team of Accounts and Payroll officers.

Demonstrable strong analytical and accounting/financial skills including taxation, compliance, reporting and legal issues.

At least 5 years’ experience in payroll, vendor payments and receivables, and cash management.

Highly developed understanding of Finance and Accounting internal controls.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.

Strong initiative and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.

The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive matters.

Ability to be flexible and work within a team in a fast-pace, challenging environment.

Desirable

Experience using MYOB and Calxa with advanced excel skills for analysis/reporting purposes.

Experience within an Indigenous organisation, a non-for-profit organisation, or within an Indigenous context, along with practical knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory together with an ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.

What's on offer?

Salary negations starting from $110,000 per annum.

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Paid 2-week shutdown over Christmas period.

Flexi work week

Salary sacrificing

How to apply

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025. We shall review applications as they arrive and may progress to interview prior to closing date.

Please email your application to [email protected]. Application must include resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria.

Further information

Pre-employment screening, including an AFP criminal record check, may be undertaken on the person who is being recommended for appointment.

Please note this is a Cairns based position.

You are welcome to call 0455 628 858 or email [email protected] for any questions.