AO7 Principal Financial Accountant
Core
Lead statutory financial reporting, coordinate external audits, and provide technical accounting advice for a Queensland Government department.
Role type
Senior IC financial accountant (statutory reporting)
Builds
Statutory financial statements and audit-ready documentation
Domain
Public sector / Government finance
Required skills
Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements, movement/lead schedules, reconciliations, notes disclosures, month-end journals, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
CPA/CA (ICAA) or MIPA (IPA) membership, Queensland Government financial reporting experience
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and delivery of financial statements, ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders, monitor compliance with financial legislation, interpret new accounting guidance, prepare month-end journals and reconciliations, support team operations and coaching, assist with urgent requests like Ministerial briefings and audit requests
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
