Finance Controller — Multi-Program Not‑For‑Profit Leader

Kummara; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

Kummara Limited is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation established in 1999, delivering a diverse portfolio of community services and funded programs. The role leads the day-to-day finance function, drives budgeting, forecasting and management reporting across multiple programs, and partners with leadership to inform strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will ensure strong governance, internal controls and statutory compliance, while facilitating audits and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or substantial progression towards professional accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior financial management, financial controller or similar role.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and management reporting.
• Experience managing financial reporting across multiple programs, cost centres and funding streams.
• Sound knowledge of financial governance, internal controls, audit processes, statutory compliance and financial risk management.
• Experience with government funding, grants, service agreements and acquittal requirements will be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, processes and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief to the Executive and explain financial information clearly to managers and other non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of Kummara's finance function and supporting the finance team
• Preparing timely and accurate monthly financial and management reports
• Managing and developing organisational budgeting, forecasting and cashflow processes
• Monitoring financial performance across programs, funding streams and cost centres, including analysis of material budget variances
• Providing managers with meaningful financial information to support planning, resource allocation and operational decision-making
• Maintaining effective financial controls, policies, procedures and delegations
• Monitoring compliance with funding agreements, contractual obligations and relevant statutory requirements
• Coordinating financial reporting, grant acquittals and other funding-related reporting requirements
• Coordinating the annual financial audit process and the provision of financial information to external auditors
• Supporting preparation of financial information and reporting for the CEO

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA in progress

Job description

Kummara Limited is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation established in 1999, delivering a diverse portfolio of community services and funded programs. The role leads the day-to-day finance function, drives budgeting, forecasting and management reporting across multiple programs, and partners with leadership to inform strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will ensure strong governance, internal controls and statutory compliance, while facilitating audits and financial reporting