Step into a key reporting role where your initiative, confidence, and technical skills will make an immediate impact!

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large Queensland State Government organisation in corporate finance.

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will support statutory reporting and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

- Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, journals and month-end accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of financial records
- Monitor and strengthen internal controls, financial systems and assurance activities, proactively identifying financial risks and compliance issues
- Contribute to the CFO Assurance Plan and associated assurance activities across the department
- Provide technical financial accounting advice and support to stakeholders on accounting, financial management and administrative matters
- Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures and controls, including the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and financial delegations
- Ensure financial accounting records and systems comply with accounting standards, audit, legislative and departmental requirements
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial management practices, processes and controls




- Support financial system enhancements, upgrades and testing as required
- This position typically contributes to financial statement and year-end activities as required throughout the reporting cycle
- Support post-EOFY financial accounting and audit activities, including responding to internal and external audit matters where required

What's in it for you

- Report to a supportive manager known to lead a positive team culture
- Competitive hourly rate: Hourly rate at $79.17 - $84.55 + Super
- Full-time contract (36.25 hours/week) 4 months, until end of January 2027
- Brisbane CBD location - modern offices, easy commute
- After an onboarding period, flexible hybrid arrangment with up to 2 days work form home

Highly Desirable

- Previous Queensland State Government financial accounting experience
- Robust understanding and practical application of Australian Accounting Standards
- Strong working knowledge of SAP ECC6 and/or SAP S/4HANA

Applicants are beng considered now, for an immediate start!

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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Queensland