About the role

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, management and administration of the Trust's financial operations and reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Business Manager, the position ensures accurate financial management, statutory compliance, payroll administration, audit readiness, and the preparation of timely financial information to support organisational decision-making. The role contributes to effective governance and business continuity by overseeing operational finance functions, coordinating administrative finance processes, supporting the preparation of Board reporting, supervising designated administration staff, and providing leave relief for the Business Manager when required. The Finance Manager supports the Business Manager in maintaining strong financial controls, organisational compliance and long-term financial sustainability while ensuring routine financial activities are delivered efficiently and accurately.

About us

Renmark Irrigation Trust (the Trust) is responsible for providing irrigation water and drainage services to the Renmark irrigation district. It is also committed to restoring adjacent floodplains as part of its stewardship of the surrounding river workplace.

Key role responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations

- Prepare end of month and end of year financial processing and reconciliations





- Prepare monthly financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports

- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity

- Assist the Business Manager with budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis

- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules

- Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related statutory requirements

- Prepare and lodge BAS, Fringe Benefits Tax, and other statutory returns

- Oversee invoicing, receipting, EFT processing and banking functions

- Supervise and support designated administration staff

About you

- Qualification in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related discipline (essential)

- Demonstrated experience in financial management, bookkeeping or accounting

- Experience preparing management reports, budgets and financial statements

- Experience managing statutory reporting obligations

- Experience coordinating audits and compliance requirements

- Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards and financial management practices

- Understanding of Australian taxation requirements including BAS, FBT and payroll tax

- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Model continuous improvement

How to apply

Please email ••••@rit.org.au or contact our Business Manager Karina Lambert for a full job description and advice to applicants how to apply guide.

📌 Finance Manager (Renmark)
🏢 Renmark Irrigation Trust
📍 Renmark