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Who we are and the amazing things we do

• We are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA).
• We are Australia’s largest financially independent Indigenous corporation.
• We employ over 1400 employees across 26 remote locations throughout the NT and QLD.
• We exist to create economic independence and equal opportunity for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
• We have 4 Divisions - Retail, Community Services, Enterprise and Corporate Services
• We have been in operations for over 50 years and counting!

  
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our expanding finance team.
In this role, you will:

• Utilise an ERP system to reconcile, report, analyse, and interpret financial data within a subunit of our Finance Department.
• Be part of a supportive team that encourages professional growth and provides clear career progression.
• Have access to training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career.

  
Key Accountabilities

• Review and maintain General Ledger accounts.
• Complete timely and accurate reconciliations.
• Meet internal and statutory reporting deadlines and lodgement dates.
• Ensure internal controls, and checklists are followed.
• Oversee coding of purchase orders and credit card transactions.
• Assist relevant managers with budget development and provide ongoing analysis.
• Ensure fixed assets are correctly approved, obtained, disposed of, depreciated, and reconciled.
• Undertake internal audits and escalate findings to the line manager.
• Provide support to external auditors including preparation of interim and annual audit files.
• Mentor and develop Finance Officers who report to this position.
• Be a champion of the ALPA values and demonstrate a commitment to work health and safety.
• Participate in departmental and company-wide projects as directed.

  
What We’re Looking For

• Experience as an Assistant Accountant or Accountant within an Enterprise Resource Planning software environment.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all education levels, language abilities, and ethnic origin.
• The capacity to link daily activities to the ALPA values and mission.
• Unlimited work rights for a minimum of four years in the Northern Territory

What’s on Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Supportive company culture and clear career path in a growing division.
• Ability to travel to remote First Nations communities
• Free and confidential access to employee assistance programs 
• Free domestic & international travel insurance
• Free parking onsite

   
Interested? 
If you are passionate about finance and eager to grow with a company that invests in your future, we would love to hear from you!

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ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage First Nations People and those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 
  
All applications will be treated confidentially and only those with the rights to work full time in Australia will be considered.

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