CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Northern Australian Conference Nominating Committee is seeking expression of interest for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Northern Australian Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This is a role, based in Townsville, QLD.

The Northern Australian Conference is renewing the Adventist movement in Northern Australia with a focus on creating a Christ-centred thriving disciple-making movement.

The CFO works in partnership with the Conference President and Secretary in meeting and delivering the strategic plan of the Conference.  The CFO is responsible for financial oversight and management of financial resources and assets of the Conference, including management of finance, retail, property management, campground and delivery of capital works. 

The CFO also serves ex-officio on the Northern Australian Conference Executive Committee and as a Director for the two affiliated companies: Seventh-day Adventist Church (Northern Australian Conference) Ltd and Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Ltd.

Expressions of interest are sought from individuals with undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in accounting and/or finance, with CPA/CAA designation considered favourably. Desired experience includes working with Boards of Directors, leading small teams, overseeing preparation of financial statements, project management and strategic thinking.

Expression of Interest should be addressed to the Chairman of the Northern Australian Conference Committee, Pr. Terry Johnson, and sent to [email protected] no later than 5pm (AEST), Friday, 26 May 2024.

Click ‘Apply’ below to submit your application, which should consist of the following components:

A Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria. 
Recent Resumé, complete with details of two work-related referees and the contact information for your local Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor.
Note: Only individuals with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.