About Us

Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded, community organisation that provides free, accessible, equitable, responsible, and culturally appropriate advice, support and advocacy to the people of the Pilbara.

We offer a range of services including:

• Legal Services
• Financial Counselling
• Tenant Advice and Education Service
• Housing Support
• Domestic Violence Advocacy & Support
• Redress Services
• Community Migrant Services

We have regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Services team on a part-time basis.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will operate as an independent financial specialist and trusted adviser, providing strategic and operational oversight of the organisation’s financial function.

This is a key role with responsibility for financial management, reporting, budgeting, compliance, funding acquittals, audit coordination, financial controls and advice to the CEO, Executive, Managers and Board.

The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working independently, can provide sound professional judgement and is confident translating complex financial information into practical advice that supports organisational sustainability and decision-making.

About the Opportunity

This position is 0.5 FTE, working:

• 3 days one week
• 2 days the alternate week

We are ideally seeking a candidate who lives in the Pilbara, with candidates based in Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman or Roebourne encouraged to apply.

We will also consider remote working arrangements for the right candidate, depending on experience, capability and the organisation's operational requirements.

A pro rata location allowance is available to employees who live in the Pilbara, in accordance with the applicable SACS Award provisions. The location allowance is not available to employees who do not live in the Pilbara.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will:

• Lead the organisation’s accounting function and maintain the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Complete and/or oversee month-end and end-of-year processing.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, variance analysis, cash flow forecasts and financial commentary.
• Lead preparation of the annual organisational budget and provide forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and funding agreements.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory obligations, including BAS, PAYG, superannuation and FBT requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate financial acquittals for government, philanthropic and other funding agreements.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, insurers, funders and regulators.
• Develop, implement and review financial policies, procedures, internal controls, delegations, templates and workflows.
• Provide expert financial advice to the CEO, Executive, managers and Board.
• Identify financial risks, emerging issues and opportunities and provide practical recommendations.
• Build financial capability across the organisation through clear communication, guidance and training.
• Support strategic planning, risk management and major organisational initiatives through expert financial advice.

About You

You will be an experienced finance professional who can work confidently with a high degree of independence and professional judgement.

You will ideally have:

• CPA or CA qualification, or be actively working towards CPA qualification.
• Strong experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Experience managing statutory, funding and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating audits and working with external accountants and auditors.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting processes and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to provide clear, practical financial advice to non-financial managers and senior leaders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Experience in the community services, not-for-profit or Aboriginal community-controlled sector would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior finance role where your expertise will have a direct impact on organisational sustainability and the delivery of services across the Pilbara.

You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team and have the opportunity to shape financial systems, processes and decision-making within the organisation.

The 0.5 FTE arrangement provides flexibility while still offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at a senior level.

• We particularly welcome applications from experienced finance professionals who have a strong understanding of the Pilbara and are committed to supporting community outcomes.