Job Description

Role: Financial Controller
n Term:18 Month Fixed term contract
n Location: Deakin

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Helping People Build Better Futures
n Karralika Programs has been delivering high-quality alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services for more than 45 years. Guided by our vision of "People Living Better Lives", we provide evidence-based, client-centred support that helps individuals, families and communities achieve lasting recovery.

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We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller who can commence as soon as possible to support our commissioning activities within our Finance team in Deakin.

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Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services, Chief Executive Officer, and existing Financial Controller, this position has been established to provide additional financial leadership and capacity during a critical period for the organisation, including Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations, commissioning activities, and broader strategic and operational initiatives.

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About the Role

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- Working as part of a small Finance Team, some of your key responsibilities will include:
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- Delivering high-quality financial analysis, modelling, reporting, and advice to support organisational decision making
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- Leading and supporting Enterprise Agreement scenario modelling
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- Developing and refining budgets and forecasts
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- Improving financial visibility and accountability across the organisation
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- Maintaining the organisation's financial systems
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- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements
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- Supporting financial controls and audit processes, and promoting the efficient and effective use of organisational resources
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- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for the CEO, Board, funders, and Program Managers and support strategic planning, risk assessment, and organisational performance monitoring
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
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- CPA / CA qualification (or significant progress towards completion).
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- Minimum five years' experience in financial management, financial analysis or business partnering roles.
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- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and financial reporting.
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience developing complex financial models.
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- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or ability to obtain).
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- Current National Police Check
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- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body or progress towards such membership
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- Experience supporting Enterprise Agreement negotiations or workforce cost modelling.
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- Experience in the community, health, human services or not-for-profit sector.
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- Experience working with government funding arrangements and commissioning environments.
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- Experience with Xero, Employment Hero/KeyPay and associated financial systems.
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What We Offer

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- An prospect to make a genuine impact in the lives of people and their families
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture
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- Professional supervision and ongoing development opportunities
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- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and recovery-focused practice
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- Salary packaging options
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- Free Staff Parking
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- Trust and Integrity
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- Respect and Dignity
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- Quality and Accountability
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- Leadership and Courage
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- Collaboration and Support
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- Agility and Responsiveness
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At Karralika Programs, inclusion isn't a buzzword — it's who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, people with disability, and those with lived experience of AOD recovery.

📌 Financial Controller (Canberra)
🏢 Karralika Programs
📍 Canberra