Job Description

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20th October, 2026n

The Organisation
n This key Queensland State Government department delivers essential services across Queensland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established finance team, contributing to critical financial reporting requirements and providing high-level technical accounting expertise.

The Role
n Reporting to the Manager of Financial Accounting, this AO7 Principal Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering statutory financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and supporting the broader finance team.
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- Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury reporting requirements.
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- Coordinate external audit processes and ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting obligations.
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- Prepare and review month-end journals, reconciliations, movement schedules and financial statement disclosures.
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- Provide expert technical accounting advice to senior management on complex financial reporting matters.
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- Interpret accounting standards, legislation and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
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- Prepare financial reports, position papers and briefings for senior management and key stakeholders.
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- Support and mentor finance team members, contributing to the effective delivery of financial accounting operations.
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- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, policies and procedures.
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About Youn
n To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong technical background and previous Queensland Government experience.n
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- Previous Queensland Government financial accounting experience is essential.
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- Extensive experience preparing annual statutory financial statements and supporting external audits.
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- Robust knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements.
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- Experience preparing detailed reconciliations, movement schedules, lead schedules and financial statement disclosures.
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- Proficiency in SAP financial systems.
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- Intermediate Power BI skills.
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- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide technical accounting advice to senior stakeholders.
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- Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to support and guide finance team members.
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Relevant accounting qualifications and CPA/CA membership will be highly regarded.n
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The Benefitsn
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- Competitive hourly rate of $92.48/hr + Super.
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- Brisbane CBD location, conveniently located near public transport.
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- Contract through to End of March 2027, with potential extension dependent on business requirements.
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- Opportunity to contribute to high-level financial reporting within Queensland Government.
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