Job Description
About The Role
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Our client is a QLD government organisation based in the Brisbane CBD. They are currently seeking an AO7 Principal Financial Accountant to come in and work with them on a temp contract up until 26th February ****.
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Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
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Temp contract up until 26th February ****
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Working ***** hours per week
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Paying between $*****-$*****ph + super
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Requirements for this role include:
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting & Finance and CA/CPA qualification
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Experience in Queensland Government financial reporting requirements and processes
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Proven track record and experience in the preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements
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Good working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Statutory Financial Reporting & Audit Management: Lead the preparation, delivery, and compliance of annual financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury requirements
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Technical Accounting Advice & Policy Development: Interpret emerging accounting standards, draft departmental position papers, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure sound organisational governance.
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Financial Operations & Management Reporting: Prepare essential month-end journals and reconciliations, delivering accurate, timely,



and transparent financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building: Build and maintain collaborative working relationships across departmental service delivery areas, executive management, and external bodies like Queensland Treasury.
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Ad-Hoc Briefings & Urgent Information Requests: Prepare high-quality responses to urgent financial inquiries, including Ministerials, Questions on Notice, audit requests, and management briefings.
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Strategic Issue Resolution: Assist in developing and implementing strategic approaches and technical solutions for complex financial and accounting challenges.
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Team Support & Capability Building: Support the Manager with day-to-day operations, providing guidance to team members, and delivering training sessions to business groups to build organisational financial literacy.
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What's in it for you?
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Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
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3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
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Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
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Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Ao7 Principal Financial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Randstad - Australia
📍 Queensland