Job Description

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

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The Role

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

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

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, journals and month-end accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of financial records
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- Monitor and strengthen internal controls, financial systems and assurance activities, proactively identifying financial risks and compliance issues
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- Contribute to the CFO Assurance Plan and associated assurance activities across the department
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- Provide technical financial accounting advice and support to stakeholders on accounting, financial management and administrative matters
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- Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures and controls, including the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and financial delegations
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- Ensure financial accounting records and systems comply with accounting standards, audit, legislative and departmental requirements
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- Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial management practices, processes and controls
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- Support financial system enhancements, upgrades and testing as required
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- This position typically contributes to financial statement and year-end activities as required throughout the reporting cycle
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- Support post-EOFY financial accounting and audit activities, including responding to internal and external audit matters where required
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What's in it for you

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

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- Previous Queensland State Government financial accounting experience
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- Strong understanding and practical application of Australian Accounting Standards
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- Strong working knowledge of SAP ECC6 and/or SAP S/4HANA
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Applicants are beng considered now, for an immediate start!

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Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital services across the Queensland Government and public sector. If this role isn't quite right, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities.

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