AO7 Principal Financial Accountant
Core
Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits for a Queensland Government department.
Role type
Principal Financial Accountant
Builds
Statutory financial reports and audit-ready documentation
Domain
Public sector financial accounting
Required skills
Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements, movement/lead schedules, reconciliations, notes disclosures, technical accounting advice, financial legislation compliance
Preferred skills
CPA/CA (ICAA) or MIPA (IPA) membership, Queensland Government financial reporting experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead preparation of financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards; Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and coordinate external audit processes; Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders; Monitor compliance with financial legislation and policy; Interpret new accounting guidance and prepare technical position papers; Support the Manager in team operations, coaching, and issue resolution
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC