We're partnering with a Queensland Government organisation seeking an experienced Principal Financial Accountant for a contract through to March ****.
This opportunity will suit a senior financial accounting professional with strong practical experience across capital works, asset accounting and CWIP, who can step into a hands-on environment and confidently manage complex accounting activities, ledger integrity and financial reporting.
Contract details:
Brisbane CBD
12 October **** to 26 March ****
Full-time, 38 hours per week
$***** per hour + super
On-site
Applications close Friday, 2 October ****
The opportunity:
Working within an established finance function, you will take a lead role across financial accounting activities relating to capital works and assets.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading end-of-month financial accounting activities
Managing the integrity of capital, asset and CWIP ledgers
Supporting capital works accounting, reconciliations and associated reporting
Preparing financial, management and ad hoc reporting for senior management
Providing technical financial accounting advice across the finance function
Identifying and resolving ledger,



accounting and reporting issues as they arise
What you'll bring We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Solid hands-on experience in capital works and asset accounting
Practical experience managing CWIP and associated accounting processes
Demonstrated responsibility for month-end accounting and complex ledger activities
Experience preparing financial reporting for senior stakeholders
The ability to provide sound technical accounting advice in a complex organisation
Previous Queensland Government or broader public sector financial accounting experience will be highly regarded
Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or commerce
If you have CA/CPA as a requirement or preference in the actual criteria, I would specifically include it here rather than burying it.
How to apply:
If your background includes senior financial accounting experience across capital works, assets and CWIP, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact: Anna Dziopa - ************

📌 Principal Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Brisbane