AO4 Finance Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous leave

12.75% superannuation

Learning and development opportunities

Modern workplaces

Job summary

Queensland Government's Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to support core financial processes within the Finance & Digital division. You will assist with AP/AR, journals, reconciliations and POs, while managing records for guarantees and securities.

You will also help with corporate card reconciliations, cost centre management and responding to finance enquiries.

Qualifications

• Foundational finance knowledge or experience in financial administration, purchasing or invoicing is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for high-quality stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort handling financial data.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and receivable processing, journals, prepayments, accruals and purchase orders.
• Maintain records for bank guarantees and other securities, coordinating receipt and return.
• Assist with corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management.
• Triage finance enquiries via the shared Finance mailbox with timely, high-quality responses.
• Support month-end activities and statutory financial reporting with documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data handling

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Foundation in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP (ECC6 to SAP/4HANA transition)

Job description

Who we are:Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery, creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.About the Role:Working within EDQ's Finance & Digital division, you'll support key financial processes while taking ownership of your work and contributing to continuous improvement.Support the processing of accounts payable and receivable, journals, prepayments, accruals, reconciliations and purchase orders.Maintain accurate records for bank guarantees and other securities, including coordinating their receipt and return.Assist with corporate card reconciliations and cost centre management.Triage and respond to accounts payable and finance enquiries through the shared Finance mailbox, providing timely, high-quality support across the organisation.Compile accurate and timely financial information, including open purchase order reporting and support for statutory financial reporting.Support audit and month-end activities, including gathering documentation and responding to information requests.Help ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, procedures and internal controls.Support EDQ's transition from SAP ECC6 to SAP/4HANA, which will be a major focus for the team over the next 12 months.About You:You're a detail-oriented and collaborative individual with foundational finance knowledge, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and take ownership of your work.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely and reliable financial services.Foundational knowledge or experience across financial administration, purchasing, invoicing or bookkeeping would be desirable however not mandatory.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality customer service and build effective stakeholder relationships.Proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Excel, with the ability to work confidently with financial data and records.Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and take accountability for your work.Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and a willingness to learn and respond positively to guidance and feedback.A collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively within a diverse team environment.Why Choose EDQ:If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:Flexible and agile ways of workingGenerous leave and 12.75% superannuationLearning, development and career pathwaysModern workplaces designed for collaborationInclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capabilityAccess for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low costJoin us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland, submit your application now.Applications to remain current for 12 monthsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.