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 2027 , based in Brisbane CBD.

About The Team 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.

Your Role 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.

Your Responsibilities

Monitor key internal controls, finance systems and assurance activities to validate financial compliance

Develop and implement internal controls, proactively identifying risk

Provide expert advice on the resolution of internal and external audit issues

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





Contribute to the CFO Assurance Plan and related activities supporting the CFO assurance statement

Provide financial management advice and support to departmental staff

Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-financial-year activities, including journal review and preparation

Conduct financial reconciliations, ensuring integrity of the department's general ledgers

Support the identification of training needs in financial accounting and contribute to training program development

Maintain the integrity of the department's financial accounting records and systems in line with accounting standards, legislative and departmental requirements

Assist with financial system upgrades, enhancements and testing

What We're Looking For

Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Financial Accountant role, ideally within Queensland State Government or the broader public sector

Solid technical financial accounting knowledge, including internal controls, reconciliations and audit processes

Experience contributing to financial statement preparation and month-end/EOFY processes

Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Accounting, and/or membership with CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent (highly regarded, not mandatory)

Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across all levels

Must be available to start immediately

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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Brisbane