Team Leader Finance

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Based in sunny Townsville, this is your chance to combine a rewarding Finance leadership career with the lifestyle that North Queensland offers. As Team Leader – Finance, you’ll lead a talented small team, oversee essential financial operations and play a key role in supporting an organisation that has been making a difference in communities across Queensland for more than 30 years. With a supportive team, genuine autonomy and opportunities to grow, this could be the next chapter in your career.

Benefits

• Attractive salary of up to $100,175 plus superannuation;
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
• Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
• EAP for you and your family;
• Flexible work options including flexible start/finish times.
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)

About the Role

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations, including report preparation and expenditure relating to supplies, equipment and services.
• Provide leadership, direction and management to the team, including providing backfill support and ensuring continuity of team operations when team members are on leave. 
• Oversee staff training, supervision and development.
• Collect and analyse project data and prepare reports on project outcomes.
• Support the Executive Manager of Finance and Corporate Servies or delegate with financial matters and implement relevant decisions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile and balance accounts using manual and computerised systems.
• Compile financial and cost data to support operating budgets and profit and loss reporting.
• Coordinate year-end and grant acquittal audit activities, including financial reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrated experience in a similar finance role, with the ability to lead and supervise a small finance team.
• Strong financial administration skills, including accounts payable, reconciliations, BAS, payroll and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and organisation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, relevant awards and legislation, including end-of-month, end-of-financial-year and audit requirements.

Highly Desirable

• CPA or CA qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

How to Apply

Think you're a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to join NWRH today.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Human Resources at hr@nwrh.com.au.

Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.