Job Description
Public Sector People are working with a large Queensland Government department, to recruit an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting Team, based in Brisbane CBD.n
nInitial Contract until 27th Feb ****n
nRate: AO7 - $***** to $***** per hour plus supern
nLocation: Brisbane CBDn
Your Role:
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nWorking within the Financial Accounting Team, you'll play a key role in delivering the department's statutory financial reporting obligations, coordinating QAO audits, and providing expert technical accounting advice, while supporting the Manager, Financial Accounting with the day-to-day operations of the team.n
Your Responsibilities:
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Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury's Financial Reporting Requirements
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Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including annual financial statements and coordination of external audit processes
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Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
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Monitor compliance with financial legislation and policy, and advise on emerging standards and regulatory changes
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Interpret current accounting guidance and prepare technical position papers for senior management
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Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations
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Support the Manager, Financial Accounting in team operations, coaching, and issue resolution
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Assist with urgent requests including Ministerial briefings, audit requests, and position papers
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Build strong working relationships across Departmental finance teams and with Queensland Treasury
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What We're Looking For:
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Extensive experience in financial accounting, including preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements
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Experience preparing movement/lead schedules, reconciliations, and notes disclosures
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Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements
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CPA/CA (ICAA) or MIPA (IPA) membership highly desirable
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Queensland Government financial reporting experience highly regarded
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Ready to take the next step?
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nIf you're an experienced financial accountant looking to make an impact within a high-performing Queensland Government team, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" or reach out to Perry Flynn at Public Sector People for a confidential discussion.

📌 Ao7 Principal Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Brisbane