Principal Financial Accountant
Core
Lead financial ledger operations, coordinate month-end activities, prepare annual financial statements, and oversee asset accounting for a large Queensland Government organisation.
Role type
Principal Financial Accountant (Senior IC)
Builds
Monthly and annual financial reports, asset registers, and internal control frameworks
Domain
Public sector / Government finance
Required skills
Financial accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, financial governance, internal controls, statutory compliance, financial analysis, project leadership
Preferred skills
CPA or CA qualification, experience in complex accounting matters, ability to communicate complex financial matters
Technologies
General accounting systems, financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead financial ledger operations and coordinate key month-end accounting activities, Provide timely, high-level financial accounting advice to internal and external stakeholders, Play a key role in the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate associated activities with auditors, Oversee asset accounting activities including asset registers, stocktakes, valuations, impairment and useful life reviews, Analyse financial information and performance to support decision-making, Prepare formal and ad hoc financial and management reporting for senior stakeholders, Develop and strengthen financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks, Support compliance with statutory requirements, government policy and contemporary financial management practices, Lead financial management projects and ensure agreed outcomes are delivered within required timeframes, Provide leadership and guidance across financial accounting activities while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
