" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAO7 Financial Accountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13130\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13131\"\u003e Accountant - Financial \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13132\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13133\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e$92.48/hr + Super | Immediate Start Available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrisbane CBD Location | Close to Public Transport\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5 month contract | Senior Financial Accounting Role\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Organisation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury reporting requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate external audit processes and ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting obligations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and review month-end journals, reconciliations, movement schedules and financial statement disclosures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide expert technical accounting advice to senior management on complex financial reporting matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret accounting standards, legislation and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare financial reports, position papers and briefings for senior management and key stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport and mentor finance team members, contributing to the effective delivery of financial accounting operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, policies and procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong technical background and previous Queensland Government experience.\u003cbr\u003e You will demonstrate:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Queensland Government financial accounting experience is essential.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive experience preparing annual statutory financial statements and supporting external audits.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience preparing detailed reconciliations, movement schedules, lead schedules and financial statement disclosures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in SAP financial systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate Power BI skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills, with the ability to provide technical accounting advice to senior stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong leadership capabilities and the ability to support and guide finance team members.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Relevant accounting qualifications and CPA/CA membership will be highly regarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive hourly rate of \u003cstrong\u003e$92.48/hr + Super\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrisbane CBD location, conveniently located near public transport.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContract through to \u003cstrong\u003eEnd of March 2027\u003c/strong\u003e, with potential extension dependent on business requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to contribute to high-level financial reporting within Queensland Government.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479892\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "