Job Description

Finance Manager

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: Nil

Location: Broadford or Alexandra, Negotiable

Status: Ongoing

FTE: Part-time 0.6 FTE, Days and times flexible

Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country and culture. As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being. TLaWC’s focus is to preserve the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which occupies a large part of Central Victoria.

Benefits to working with TLaWC include:

• Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday
• Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
• NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential EAP
• Contributing to useful and rewarding work
• Working with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.

Key Duties include;

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting, procedures, policies and compliance frameworks
• Work closely with TLaWC’s Finance Officer
• Oversee payroll and accounts functions
• Tax advice & administration (including BAS
  assistance)
• Complete month end processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Preparation of quarterly reporting for the Board and Daada Gurnap Nhilam (Risk and Audit Committee)
• Work with TLaWC staff to prepare and monitor program and project budgets
• Preparation of annual organisational budget and monthly forecasting
• Coordinate preparation for and completion of external audits
• Preparation of annual statutory financial reports for multiple entities under differing reporting frameworks
• ·Support fundraising and grant-related financial activities as required, including assistance with budget scoping and preparation
• Oversee grants and funding administration, including assistance with budget management
  and acquittals
• Support compliance reporting activities across various functions
• ·Provide reports, analysis, and advice to various TLaWC staff on organisational financial matters
• Prepare financial feasibility analysis for scenarios and opportunities
• Implement and enforce systems of internal control in consultation with the CFO, Daada Gurnap Nhilam and others
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work environment for all staff
• Other duties as assigned

To work with TLaWC, applicants must have

• An understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Custodians and the

recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Custodians

• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional Custodians • A commitment to self-determination,

• Adherence to the TLaWC code of conduct.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) to jobs@tlawc.com.au.

Your application will be assessed against the Key Selection Criteria and the ability to

demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Full Job Description available at https://taungurung.com.au/careers/

Applications close 5pm July 3rd