Job Description
Public Sector People is partnering with a Queensland State Government Department to source an experienced AO6 Senior Financial Accountant for their Finance team. This is a contract role running through to 31 January ****, based in Brisbane CBD.
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About The Team
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The Corporate Finance team supports the Chief Finance Officer in leading the department's financial accounting processes and policies. The team plays a key role in the preparation of the department's financial statements and in developing operational policies, procedures and practices that support sound financial management.
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Your Role
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Reporting into Corporate Finance, you'll bring strong technical financial accounting expertise to support internal controls, compliance and audit activity, while contributing to the department's month-end, EOFY and financial reporting obligations.
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Your Responsibilities
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Monitor key internal controls, finance systems and assurance activities to validate financial compliance
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Develop and implement internal controls, proactively identifying risk
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Provide expert advice on the resolution of internal and external audit issues
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Apply expert knowledge to the design and implementation of financial processes and procedures, including maintenance of the department's Financial Management and Practice Manual (FMPM) and financial delegations
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Contribute to the CFO Assurance Plan and related activities supporting the CFO assurance statement
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Provide financial management advice and support to departmental staff
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Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-financial-year activities, including journal review and preparation
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Conduct financial reconciliations, ensuring integrity of the department's general ledgers
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Support the identification of training needs in financial accounting and contribute to training program development
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Maintain the integrity of the department's financial accounting records and systems in line with accounting standards, legislative and departmental requirements
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Assist with financial system upgrades, enhancements and testing
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What We're Looking For
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Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Financial Accountant role, ideally within Queensland State Government or the broader public sector
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Robust technical financial accounting knowledge, including internal controls, reconciliations and audit processes
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Experience contributing to financial statement preparation and month-end/EOFY processes
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Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Accounting, and/or membership with CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent (highly regarded, not mandatory)
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Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across all levels
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Must be available to start immediately
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📌 Ao6 Senior Financial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Queensland