​Attractive Remuneration & Conditions
Rewarding, Multi-faceted Management Role
Progressive Organisation in Tropical North QLD

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Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organisation’s financial management system and partnering with the business to ensure effective decision-making, operational governance and funding body reporting is the key focus of this position. 

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Based in Townsville our client, NQ Dry Tropics, enables and supports the dry tropics community to achieve sustainable management of land and water.

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In this newly created role, you will report to the Corporate Services Manager and work closely with the Project Management & Senior Leadership Teams, Board of Directors, Finance & Risk Committee and other internal and external stakeholders. This will see you leading the management accounting function, including budgeting, financial acquittals and reporting, funding income monitoring, and forecasting.

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You will be accountable for: financial and management accounting; budgeting and forecasting; reporting, audit and compliance; asset management; team leadership and support; financial analysis and funds management; and related monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement.

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As the organisation is undergoing a period of transformational growth, your ability to partner with key stakeholders and support evidence-based decision making will be vital in delivering and sustaining that change.

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It is therefore anticipated you will: be an experienced Accountant; have a strong knowledge of accounting regulations and standards, and contemporary related issues; be able to demonstrate your financial analysis and reporting skills, risk management knowledge, strong communication skills and adaptability; and hold degree qualifications in Commerce/Accounting. CA/CPA certification (or progression towards), people management experience, and experience within a not-for-profit context will be a distinct advantage.

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Applicants must currently reside and be permitted to work permanently in Australia and hold a ‘C’ class driver’s license.

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Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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Situated on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, and with vistas to Magnetic Island, Townsville is home to some 200,000 residents. The city is a highly liveable and modern centre that features excellent facilities and offers a relaxed, tropical and family-friendly lifestyle.

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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering successful projects that tangibly benefit the natural environment, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Tropical North Queensland.

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Please forward your application, quoting Reference Number FM10425 by Tuesday, 22 April 2025 via the Apply Now button below.