About us
Ports North manages a network of nine ports that are essential to the sustainable development of Cairns and regional centres in Far North Queensland. Our ports facilitate key industries such as tourism, defence, agriculture, marine maintenance and resources and provide valuable services to remote communities in Cape York Peninsula, the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Torres Strait Islands.
Five of our ports are on the boundary of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, while the Port of Cairns is uniquely positioned between two World Heritage areas – the rainforest and the reef. We are a gateway for visitors to Cairns and Far North Queensland and managing our ports sustainably underpins everything we do.
Location: Cairns, QLD | Full-Time
About the role
We are seeking and experienced and strategic finance professional to oversee our financial and management accounting functions and support the organisation in achieving its corporate objectives.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the successful candidate will provide leadership in the management of financial and management accounting processes across Ports North.
The role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision making, board governance and external stakeholder requirements.
The position plays a critical role in overseeing monthly financial reporting, annual financial statements and the annual budgeting process, while ensuring high quality financial information is produced for key corporate and statutory documents.
Direct Reports:
Accountant, Finance Officer (Accounts), Accounts Receivable Officer, Finance Officer
Key Stakeholders:
Executive team and Seniormanagers, Ports North business divisions, professional advisors and external stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and direction across financial and management accounting functions
* Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance and meaningful analysis
* Lead the development of annual financial statements and annual budgets
* Deliver high quality financial analysis and reporting to support executive decision making and board reporting
* Contribute to the preparation of key external documents, including quarterly shareholding minister reports, Statement of Corporate Intent and Corporate Plan
* Ensure financial reporting aligns with legislative, regulatory and governance requirements
Skills & Experience
* A CA/CPA qualification is desirable. Substantial senior accounting experience within corporate or government organisation
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
* Well rounded technical skills to add value in both high level financial and management accounting
About You:
Your will be a confident finance leader with strong technical expertise in financial and management accounting, coupled with the ability to communicate complex financial clearly to a range of stakeholders. You will bring a proactive, analytical approach and a commitment to high standards of governance and reporting.
Persons interested in exploring this excellent opportunity are invited to submit an application that includes details of experience and qualifications by COB on Friday 30th January 2026.