Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About the Role
The Kimberley Land Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Broome, Western Australia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the financial operations of the KLC, including financial management, budgeting, and compliance to support the strategic objectives of the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team, and to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Indigenous people in the Kimberley region.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing best practices for financial processes and workflows
* Overseeing day-to-day accounting, cash flow management, and internal controls
* Coordinating and preparing annual operating, capital, and program budgets
* Providing financial advice and presenting reports to the Board of Directors
* Performing risk management through analysis of liabilities, investments, and revenue opportunities
* Managing grant applications, reporting, and compliance with funding agreements
* Ensuring timely preparation and submission of statutory reports and audits
* Supervising the procurement of consultants and maintaining the Asset Register
* Collaborating with the Senior Management Team to achieve financial objectives
* Monitoring bank accounts and approving payments as needed
* Supporting occupational safety and health practices within the finance unit
* Representing the KLC in meetings and liaising with stakeholders
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Financial Management with CPA, CA, or IPA status
* A minimum of senior-level operational leadership and organisational management experience in a complex or diverse organisation, preferably in the not-for-profit sector
* Demonstrated experience managing finance, accounting, budgets, and financial reporting
* Familiarity with the Sun financial management system
* Understanding of Native Title rights and interests
* Experience communicating effectively with Aboriginal people, particularly in Northern Australia
Benefits
The KLC offers a competitive salary package, including:
* Annual salary of $145,000 - $160,000, evaluated on skills and experience
* Superannuation
* Salary packaging up to $31,800
* Leave loading
* 5 weeks of annual leave
* Relocation assistance of up to $6,000
* Remote area allowance
* Subsidised housing allowance
* Opportunities for personal and professional development
* A unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities and work on meaningful projects that have a real impact
* A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment
* The chance to live and work in the picturesque and culturally rich location of Broome, offering a unique lifestyle opportunity