Finance Officer

WELCOME TO OUR CORNER OF NT

Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu, Northern Territory is proudly located on Murumburr country, Kakadu, where culture has been unbroken for more than 65,000 years.

Working at Cooinda means understanding the concept and practice of caring for and living on Country. This life-changing opportunity offers enriching experiences culturally, in the wilderness, and as part of a tight-knit team in a rare aspect of the tourism business.

A land of epic waterfalls and wetlands, rich cultural sites and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life, Kakadu is recognized as a double World Heritage listed National Park at the heart of an Australian adventure.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Finance Officer to drive timely payments and streamline financial operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll reconcile accounts, generate reports, and collaborate with departments to boost profitability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process timely payments for creditors and expenses, ensuring proper documentation.
• Reconcile payments with financial statements and maintain organized records.
• Execute month-end procedures and generate insightful reports.
• Support payroll and notify superannuation companies of team changes.
• Conduct accurate cashiering and manage cash banking efficiently.
• Assist with General Ledger reconciliations.
• Provide coverage during team members' annual leave and tackle additional finance tasks as needed.

• Tertiary qualification in Business and/or Accounting.
• Relevant previous experience as a Finance Officer or equivalent.
• Proficient in financial and accounting procedures, policies, and systems, with advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with Opera Cloud, PurchasePlus, and Sun.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide outstanding service and foster positive relationships

To work as a part of a team within a remote community requires dynamic flexibility and strong leadership. We ask that our staff:

• Show deep respect to all Traditional Owners and Custodians.
• Prioritise community outcomes, collective health and well-being.
• Support local cultural relationships, a healthy workplace environment, and visitor experience.
• Utilise strong emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving skills to be an inspiring leader and strong support for our organisation.
• Support local Bininj (people) to thrive in the workplace, which may be their first professional experience within a western framework.
• Welcome the opportunity to live in a remote, dynamic region where the discipline of self-care is an essential aspect of life.
• Lead by example and help educate others.
• Contribute to an enriching, enlivening community experience that is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.