Join a State Government finance team and contribute to the delivery of capital budgeting, asset accounting and strategic financial management activities.
About the Opportunity
Working within Strategic Investments and Enterprise Finance, the successful candidate will join the Capital Maintenance and Asset Accounting Team and play a key role in supporting the department's capital investment program and asset management functions.
Reporting to the Manager, Capital Maintenance and Asset Accounting, this position will provide financial analysis, reporting and advisory services relating to capital projects, asset accounting and budget management.
The role offers exposure to complex financial management issues and provides an opportunity to work closely with senior management, Queensland Treasury and key stakeholders.
Key Contributions
Prepare and analyse monthly capital project reports, reconciliations, briefing notes and presentations
Provide financial insights and recommendations relating to capital and asset management activities
Contribute to the development and review of capital management policies, procedures and financial controls
Provide professional advice on Capital Work-in-Progress, asset acquisitions and associated accounting treatments
Ensure compliance with Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements, Australian Accounting Standards and relevant government policies
Support the management of the agency's annual capital budget and budget revisions
Ensure capital budget information is accurately reflected across Queensland Treasury Budget Papers, Tridata and internal reporting systems
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, Queensland Treasury and external service providers




Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls across capital and asset accounting processes
Prepare financial information and reports for senior management, auditors and other key stakeholders
Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, financial legislation and best practice asset accounting principles
Provide support to the Manager, Capital Maintenance and Asset Accounting as required
About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate
Strong experience in management accounting, capital accounting or asset accounting roles
Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and government financial management frameworks
Experience preparing complex financial reports, reconciliations and budget analyses
Robust analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to a range of stakeholders
Proven stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build effective working relationships
Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools
Highly Desirable
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
Membership or eligibility for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Previous experience in a similar role within government or public sector
What's in it for you?
Contract through until Feb **** with potential extension and view to permanency
ASAP Start
Work life balance: ***** hours work week
$***** - $***** per hour + Super
Brisbane CBD location |Close to public transport
Exposure to strategic asset accounting and capital management activities
Opportunity to provide advice and reporting to senior management and key government stakeholders
Please note: this role is full time in the office.
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