OCE - Finance Manager - 8.1 PFT

Position Summary

Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC) is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Alice Springs Town Camps, urban Alice Springs, and Central Australia.

The Finance Manager provides high-level financial stewardship for Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC). This position is responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating the delivery of finance services to Tangentyere Council. Beyond managing daily operations, this role ensures that financial resources are managed with integrity to support the self-determination and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Central Australia.

In partnership with the CFO, the Finance Manager designs and implements the systems, policies, and internal controls necessary to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.

As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) ACNC requirements, and relevant financial governance frameworks for Not-for-Profit organisations.

• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial and management reports for the Executive, Board, and funding bodies.

• Ensure financial compliance with funding agreements, grants, and contracts, including acquittals and audits.

• Oversee budget, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial sustainability planning.

• Maintain compliance with statutory, taxation, payroll, and superannuation obligations.

• Supervise the Finance team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations.

• Maintain strong financial systems, internal controls, and risk management practices.

• Support continuous improvement, quality management, and culturally respectful financial practices.

• Assist with achieving quality management objectives across the organisation.

• Assist with achieving safeguarding objectives across the organisation.

• Assist with achieving compliance objectives across the organisation.

• Other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Required

• Tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, ACNC regulations, FBT and PBI taxation obligations.

• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and complex Excel-based financial modelling.

• Proven experience in creating and maintaining spreadsheets in Excel.

• Proven ability to manage the external audit process and maintain a robust internal control environment.

• Current NT Drivers Licence, NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card, satisfactory Police Check, and proof of full (3) vaccination against COVID-19.

Desired

• Full professional membership as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).

• Experience working within an Indigenous, community-controlled, or Not-for-Profit organisation.

• Experience with data management, reporting tools, or business intelligence systems.

• Proven track record in driving financial process automation and system efficiencies.

• Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial data in a culturally safe and accessible manner.