Company Description
About Cooinda Lodge Kakadu
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is a premier tourism destination located in the heart of Kakadu National Park, offering accommodation, dining, tours, and cultural experiences in one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. Operating in a unique remote environment, we pride ourselves on strong financial governance, operational excellence, and a close-knit team culture.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Assistant Financial Controller to join our onsite leadership team. This hands-on role supports the Financial Controller in managing the full financial function of the lodge, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance across all departments.
This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys operational exposure, autonomy, and the lifestyle opportunity of working in a unique remote tourism setting.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Maintain general ledger accuracy, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with end-of-month and end-of-year close processes
Accounts & Controls
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, including supplier payments and guest invoicing
- Monitor payroll processing, compliance, and reconciliations
- Ensure strong internal controls across revenue, expenses, inventory, and cash handling
- Support audits and liaise with external auditors as required
Hospitality & Operational Finance
- Work closely with department heads (Front Office, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, Tours) to monitor costs and improve financial performance
- Assist with stock control, inventory counts, and cost of goods analysis
- Review revenue streams including accommodation, F&B, tours, and retail
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with BAS, GST, and other reporting obligations
- Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools
Qualifications
About You
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) highly regarded
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
- Experience in hospitality, tourism, or multi-site operations is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
- Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
- High level of attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable living and working onsite in a remote location
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Onsite accommodation and meals provided
- Unique lifestyle opportunity in a world-heritage location
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership
- Opportunity for career development within a growing tourism operation
