Job Description
Bring your technical accounting expertise to a senior role where you ll have the opportunity to influence financial practices, support key reporting outcomes and provide trusted advice across a complex organisation.n
About the Opportunity
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nWe are partnering with a large Queensland Government organisation to appoint an experienced
Principal Financial Accountant
to its Brisbane CBD finance team.n
nThis is a hands-on senior accounting position with a broad remit across financial accounting operations. You ll lead key activities spanning month-end, financial ledgers, annual financial statements and asset accounting, while providing technical advice and supporting strong financial governance across the organisation.n
nThe position will suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of complex accounting matters, working across multiple priorities and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.n
What you ll be responsible for:
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Lead financial ledger operations and coordinate key month-end accounting activities
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Provide timely, high-level financial accounting advice to internal and external stakeholders
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Play a key role in the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate associated activities with auditors
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Oversee asset accounting activities, including asset registers, stocktakes, valuations, impairment and useful life reviews
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Analyse financial information and performance to support decision-making and key financial initiatives
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Prepare formal and ad hoc financial and management reporting for senior stakeholders
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Develop and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks
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Support compliance with statutory requirements, government policy and contemporary financial management practices
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Lead financial management projects and ensure agreed outcomes are delivered within required timeframes
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Provide leadership and guidance across financial accounting activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
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What you ll bring
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nYou ll be an experienced financial accounting professional with the technical capability and confidence to operate at a senior level within a complex environment.n
nIdeally, you ll bring:n
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Extensive experience across financial accounting and financial management
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Strong capability across month-end, financial reporting and complex accounting matters
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Sound knowledge of financial governance, compliance and internal controls
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Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
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The ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to a range of stakeholders
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Proven experience providing leadership and direction within a finance environment
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A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, with
CPA, CA or equivalent qualifications highly regarded
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The Opportunity Offers
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Competitive hourly rate
starting at $***** + super
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Full-time
fixed-term contract through to March ****
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Brisbane CBD location
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Senior-level exposure across a broad financial accounting portfolio
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The opportunity to contribute to financial governance, reporting and continuous improvement within a large public sector setting
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Interested?
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nIf this sounds like the right next opportunity for you, click
APPLY
and upload your current resume (Word format preferred). A cover letter is optional.n
Applications are being reviewed as they are received.
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Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital services across the Queensland Government and public sector.
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Not quite the right fit? We d still love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about other accounting and finance opportunities.
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nIf you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:n
Vanessa Grace
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nRecruitment Consultant Accountancy Supportn
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Angela Burchett
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nSenior Recruitment Consultant - Senior Accounting and Financen

📌 Principal Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Brisbane