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

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/nInitial Contract until 27th Feb 2027/n

/nRate: AO7 - $88.29 to $94.50 per hour plus super/n

/nLocation: Brisbane CBD/n

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Your Role

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/n Working 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

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Your Responsibilities:/n

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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 recent 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

/n What We're Looking For:/n

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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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/n If 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.

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