Job Description

We’re partnering with a Queensland Government organisation seeking an experienced Principal Financial Accountant for a contract through to March 2027.n
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n 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.n
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Contract details:n

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- Brisbane CBD
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- 12 October 2026 to 26 March 2027
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- Full-time, 38 hours per week
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- $92.15 per hour + super
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- On-site
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- Applications close Friday, 2 October 2026
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n The chance:n
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n Working within an established finance function, you will take a lead role across financial accounting activities relating to capital works and assets.n
n Your responsibilities will include:n
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- Leading end-of-month financial accounting activities
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- Managing the integrity of capital, asset and CWIP ledgers
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- Supporting capital works accounting, reconciliations and associated reporting
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- Preparing financial, management and ad hoc reporting for senior management
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- Providing technical financial accounting advice across the finance function
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- Identifying and resolving ledger, accounting and reporting issues as they arise
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n What you'll bring We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:n
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- Strong hands-on experience in capital works and asset accounting
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- Practical experience managing CWIP and associated accounting processes
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- Demonstrated responsibility for month-end accounting and complex ledger activities
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- Experience preparing financial reporting for senior stakeholders
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- The ability to provide sound technical accounting advice in a complex organisation
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- Previous Queensland Government or broader public sector financial accounting experience will be highly regarded
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or commerce
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nIf you have CA/CPA as a requirement or preference in the actual criteria, I would specifically include it here rather than burying it.n
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How to apply:n
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n If your background includes senior financial accounting experience across capital works, assets and CWIP, we’d be interested in hearing from you.n
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n Apply now for immediate consideration or contact: Anna Dziopa - 07 2140 6649

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