AO7 Financial Accountant
Core
Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, coordinate external audits, and provide technical accounting advice to senior management within a Queensland State Government department.
Role type
Principal Financial Accountant (Statutory Reporting & Audit)
Builds
Statutory financial statements, audit-ready financial reports, and compliance documentation for Queensland Government.
Domain
Public Sector Finance / Australian Accounting Standards
Required skills
Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury reporting requirements, external audit coordination, month-end closing, financial statement preparation, SAP proficiency, Power BI, technical accounting advice, process improvement
Preferred skills
CPA/CA membership, leadership and mentoring
Technologies
SAP, Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead preparation of annual statutory financial statements; Coordinate external audit processes; Prepare and review month-end journals and reconciliations; Provide expert technical accounting advice to senior management; Interpret accounting standards and regulatory changes; Prepare financial reports and briefings for stakeholders; Support and mentor finance team members; Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities