Grants and Finance Accountant

Hays · Katherine NT · Full time
Posted 5d ago

Grants and Finance Accountant

Hays
Katherine NT

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Full time

~$85k - $105k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support the full grant lifecycle, including administration, compliance, reconciliations, reporting and funding submissions.
  • Contribute to broader finance work such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, journal processing and audit preparation.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and help improve grant and finance processes in a regional local government environment.

A great opportunity for a finance professional to build specialist experience across grants and accounting

Your new company
12 Month Fixed Term | Regional Office or Remote
An opportunity for an accounting or finance professional to build their experience across grants, financial reporting and compliance within a regional local government environment.

Your new role
Supporting the Grants Manager, youll work across the full grant life cycle while contributing to broader finance activities.
Youll be responsible for supporting:

  • Grant administration, monitoring and compliance
  • Budget-to-actual reporting and expenditure tracking
  • Grant reconciliations, milestone and financial reporting
  • Forecasting, variance analysis and journal processing
  • Grant applications, funding submissions and variations
  • Audit preparation and accurate financial record keeping
  • Broader budgeting, reconciliations and financial reporting
  • Continuous improvement of finance and grant processes

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
  • Sound understanding of accounting and financial principles
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records
  • CPA or CA membership/progression is desirable
  • Exposure to grants, local government or financial systems would be advantageous

What you'll get in return
Combine your finance skills with purpose, supporting grant-funded programs that deliver services across remote NT communities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Skills

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Accounting principlesAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailAudit preparationBudget-to-actual reportingBudgettingDeadline managementExpenditure trackingFinancial data analysisFinancial reconciliationFinancial record keepingFinancial reportingFinancial systemsForecastingFunding submissionsGrant administrationGrant applicationsGrant complianceGrant financial reportingGrant reconciliationJournal processingLocal governmentMicrosoft excelProcess improvementVariance analysis

Licenses & certifications

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Ca membership or progressionCpa membership or progressionDegree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline