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20th October, 2026/n 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.

/n About You/n

/n To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Financial Accountant with a robust technical background and previous Queensland Government experience./n

/n You will demonstrate:/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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- Strong 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.

/n Relevant accounting qualifications and CPA/CA membership will be highly regarded./n

/n The Benefits/n

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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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📌 Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Abacus Human Capital
📍 Brisbane