Finance Operations & Budgeting Specialist

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Financial Services Unit is seeking a Finance Officer to support accounts payable and receivable, travel claims and corporate card transactions, and to assist with month-end processes, asset reconciliations and annual stocktakes. The role operates within a strong governance framework, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with delegations, policies and procedures.

You will provide practical financial advice across budgeting, forecasting and reporting, engage with

Qualifications

• Investigate and provide practical recommendations to improve financial management and administration.
• Knowledge of financial requirements, policies, and spreadsheet use with finance software.
• Develop positive stakeholder relationships and respond to their needs and expectations.
• Take personal responsibility for accurate work and initiative to progress tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication to advise, consult and negotiate with managers.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve accounts payable/receivable, travel claims and card transactions in line with policies.
• Daily bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end processes, including journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Provide financial accounting advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in asset reconciliations, life assessments and annual stocktakes.
• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of desktop manuals; promote policy improvement.
• Contribute to change management and staff development through feedback discussions.
• Provide training to staff in financial administration and systems usage.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Financial governance

Communication skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Finance systems

Job description

Queensland Government's Financial Services Unit is seeking a Finance Officer to support accounts payable and receivable, travel claims and corporate card transactions, and to assist with month-end processes, asset reconciliations and annual stocktakes. The role operates within a strong governance framework, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with delegations, policies and procedures.

You will provide practical financial advice across budgeting, forecasting and reporting, engage with