Management Accountant

Yindjibarndi Nation Limited

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha and Pilbara WA

Management Accounting and Budgeting (Accounting)

Full time

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About Us

Yindjibarndi Nation Limited (YNL) is a Pilbara?based, First Nations organisation delivering long?term outcomes for the Yindjibarndi people through a bold and values?driven 3C model to Community, Culture and Commerce.

Established to turn native title and strategic partnerships into real, lasting benefits, YNL leads major initiatives across housing, infrastructure, community development and economic participation. At the heart of everything we do is self?determination — designing and delivering solutions with community, not for community.

This is an organisation with momentum, purpose and ambition, carefully selecting the right people to help us drive our mission forward!!

About The Role: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and strengthen financial governance across YNL.

This is a key hands-on role working closely with the COO in Roebourne and the CFO based in Perth, providing practical financial insight, tax and statutory compliance support, management reporting, grant acquittal assistance and timely advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Located residentially in either Karratha or Roebourne, you will be close to the work, the people and the communities YNL serves, supporting a growing organisation with strong governance and clear direction.

Key responsibilities include: Prepare monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements, providing clear commentary on performance, trends, risks and opportunities

Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modelling and scenario analysis

Monitor budget performance, identify variances and flag emerging financial risks

Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and other statutory returns, and support GST, FBT, payroll tax and related compliance

Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, reconciliations and supporting financial records

Maintain audit-ready records and support strong financial controls, governance, delegations and approval workflows

Provide practical financial advice and decision support to the COO, CFO and operational leaders

Track restricted funding and grant expenditure, prepare acquittal reports and support audit and funding requirements

Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, reporting, reconciliations, systems and data quality

About You

You are a capable, practical and culturally aware finance professional with strong technical accounting capability, sound judgement and a service-focused approach. You are confident across reporting, budgeting, compliance and business partnering, and understand the importance of clear financial information in supporting informed decisions.

You will bring:

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with CPA or CA qualification completed or in progress

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management accounting, finance or similar role

Strong knowledge of tax, statutory compliance and financial reporting obligations

Experience preparing financial reports, management packs, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis

Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with financial systems and data

Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience with grant funding, restricted funds or acquittal reporting will be highly regarded

Understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls and audit-ready record keeping

Experience supporting non-financial managers to understand budgets, expenditure trends, cost controls and reporting requirements

Experience working with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal organisations or community-controlled settings, with demonstrated cultural awareness, respect and sensitivity

Full Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain a current Police Clearance

Why You Should Join Us

Yindjibarndi Nation Limited is not a traditional service-delivery organisation. We are strategically led, with a clear mandate, strong governance and a culture of accountability.

Our work is grounded in self?determination and delivered with the rigour, discipline and professionalism expected in complex commercial and government environments.

You will work alongside capable, motivated leaders and professionals who hold themselves, and each other, to a high standard.

This is an opportunity to do meaningful work properly, with clarity, structure, ambition and impact.

An excellent remuneration package for the right candidate

Access to salary packaging benefits, including up to 15,900 per annum in tax-free living expense concessions

A family-friendly workplace that understands regional life and community commitments

A collaborative leadership team with direct access to senior decision-makers

Meaningful work that contributes to long-term outcomes for the Yindjibarndi people

To apply, please send your application through. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the advert may close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

This is ideally a Karratha or Roebourne residential role. The successful applicant should be willing to relocate and live regionally in Karratha or Roebourne. See how lucky we are to live here by clicking on this link Karratha is Calling!

YNL is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an unbiased, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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directly to hr@yindjibarndi.org.au