Job Description

Play a key role shaping PJAC's financial strategy and supporting future growth.

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Work closely with senior leadership and the Board, providing meaningful financial insights and advice.

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Enjoy a hands-on, commercially focused role with scope to improve systems, processes and reporting.

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About Us

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The Palyku-Jartayi Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC ('PJAC') was incorporated in January 2020 under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

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As the prescribed body corporate of the Palyku Native Title Holders, PJAC holds the Palyku people's native title rights and interests in trust to:

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Promote the management of the language, culture, and traditional practice of the Palyku people;

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Ensure that the Palyku people's culture and heritage is recorded, protected, and shared within the Palyku community;

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Ensure compliance with the obligations of the Palyku people detailed within Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Agreements;

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Develop and implement a Strategic Plan for PJAC;

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Promote Palyku community development programmes.

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Foster business and employment opportunities and promote sustainability;

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Promote in all Corporation endeavours the common good of Palyku people through equitable action and enterprise.

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The Role

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PJAC is a growing Corporation requiring employees to be flexible and use initiative to support its development where needed. The below is a list of duties and responsibilities, however you will be required to assist in other areas when required.

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Your Position Description will change and grow over time to fit the needs of the role and the business.

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Reporting to the CEO of the corporation, the Finance Manager has the responsibility to manage the day-to-day financial operations of PJAC while ensuring accurate reporting, strong cash flow control and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

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You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams across the business.

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The role combines hands-on financial control with forward-looking commercial support. You will prepare budgets and rolling forecasts, analyse financial performance and provide transparent recommendations to support sound decision-making and business strategy.

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We are looking for someone who can explain not only what has happened financially, but what is likely to happen next and what management should consider in response

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic Financial Leadership

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Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.

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Collaborate with senior leadership to set financial objectives and monitor progress.

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Prepare financial reports and presentations for stakeholders and Board reporting.

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Help management understand the financial implications of growth, operational and investment decisions.

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Financial Operations

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Perform and manage the end-to-end month-end close, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting.

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Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring integrity across all finance systems.

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Actively manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and invoice approvals.

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Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting

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Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with leadership.

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Produce monthly management reports, variance analysis and practical financial insights for the PJAC Board and committees.

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Support Board reporting with clear, accurate and timely financial information.

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Maintain forward forecasts that provide management with visibility over expected financial performance, cash requirements and emerging risks.

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Cash Flow, Payroll and Cost Management

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Monitor and prepare short and medium-term cash flow forecasts.

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Manage payroll processing, compliance and reconciliation with financial systems.

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Track job costs, work in progress and project margins, identifying variances and risks early.

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Review supplier costs, invoices and payment runs to ensure accuracy and cost control.

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Compliance, Controls and Audit

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Prepare and lodge BAS, GST, payroll tax and other statutory returns internally or via an external accountancy.

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Ensure compliance with AASB, taxation and financial regulations.

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Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.

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Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings as required.

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Systems and Process Ownership

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Own and maintain financial systems.

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Ensure data accuracy, system controls and continuous improvement of finance processes.

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Support system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting capability.

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Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, controls and reporting

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Administrative and Meeting Tasks

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Maintain electronic and manual files and keeping records up to date, secure and accessible, as appropriate.

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Adhere to compliance procedures.

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Attend Board and other key meetings, as required.

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Exhibit the expected behaviours of a PJAC employee:

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Exhibit a professional and respectful attitude towards others in the workplace.

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Participate constructively with team planning, tracking and review processes.

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Share knowledge, to upskill other team members and ensure wide awareness of the heritage issues relevant to the Corporation.

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Continually seek improvement opportunities and ways in which the Corporation can lift its efficiency or effectiveness.

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Build constructive commercial relationships with mining companies, government agencies and departments and third party service providers.

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Adhere to PJAC policies and procedures, the Rule Book, Code of Conduct and all other legislative requirements as directed and amended by PJAC.

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Selection Criteria

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CA or CPA qualification or someone with senior experience as a Finance

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Manager, Financial Controller or similarly accountable finance professional.

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Experience managing a finance function with end-to-end responsibility.

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Strong hands‐on capability across month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting.

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Demonstrated experience in budgeting, rolling forecasts and financial analysis

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Experience preparing monthly management and Board reporting.

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Strong cash flow forecasting and working‐capital management capability

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Experience tracking job costs, WIP and project margins.

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Hands‐on experience with payroll, BAS and compliance reporting.

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Experience implementing or improving internal controls and financial systems.

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Ability to identify financial risks and recommend practical responses.

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Confidence providing financial insights to senior leadership team.

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Ability to coach and support staff.

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Strong relationship‐building, planning and organisational skills.

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High attention to detail and accuracy.

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Demonstrated adherence to a high standard of professional principles to ensure honesty, integrity and ethical decision‐making in all situations.

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A high level of confidentiality, discretion and judgment.

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Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Cross cultural competency

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Licences and Accreditations

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Cleared National Police Check

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Working with Children Check

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First Aid accreditation (or willingness to obtain)

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Location and salary

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A market-competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on qualifications and experience.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

📌 Finance Manager (Perth)
🏢 Human Management Solutions
📍 Perth