Principal Financial Accountant

Talent International; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is partnering with a Queensland Government Department to recruit a Principal Financial Accountant within its Finance and Procurement Command. This role combines hands-on financial accounting with team leadership and technical advice, overseeing month-end activities and supporting annual financial statements.

You’ll lead data integrity across capital, asset and CWIP ledgers, provide expert accounting guidance to auditors, develop internal controls and drive continuous process

Qualifications

• Experience delivering senior-level financial accounting services.
• Strong month-end and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience across capital, asset and CWIP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end accounting and financial ledger operations.
• Manage data integrity and reporting for capital, asset and CWIP ledgers.
• Provide expert advice to auditors and support annual statements.
• Oversee asset accounting, stocktakes, valuations and impairment reviews.
• Prepare financial and management reports and advise on accounting matters.
• Develop policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Lead and support team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

CWIP accounting

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in accountancy or commerce

Job description

• Initial contract until 26 March 2027, with possible extensions
• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working arrangements
• Capital Works in Progress (CWIP) experience is highly preferred

Talent International is partnering with a Queensland Government Department to recruit a Principal Financial Accountant within its Finance and Procurement Command.

This role combines hands-on financial accounting with team leadership and technical advice. You’ll oversee month-end activities, support annual financial statements and take responsibility for the integrity of capital, asset and capital works in progress (CWIP) accounting.

About the role

Working with finance colleagues, senior stakeholders and external service providers, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading financial ledger operations, with a particular focus on month-end accounting.
• Managing data integrity and reporting across capital, asset and CWIP ledgers.
• Contributing expert advice to the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinating associated activities with auditors.
• Overseeing asset accounting, including stocktakes, valuations, impairment assessments and useful life reviews.
• Preparing financial and management reports, including advice on significant accounting matters and business initiatives.
• Developing financial policies, procedures and internal controls to support compliance and consistent accounting practices.
• Leading and supporting team members, coordinating financial management projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

About you

You’ll bring substantial financial accounting experience in a complex organisation, supported by sound technical judgement and the ability to lead people and manage competing priorities.
We’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience delivering financial accounting services at a senior level.
• Strong capability across month-end accounting, financial reporting and annual financial statement preparation.
• Experience managing asset accounting and maintaining accurate financial records across capital and asset portfolios.
• The ability to interpret complex financial information, resolve accounting issues and provide practical advice.
• Experience developing financial policies, procedures and controls within legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain financial matters clearly to senior management.
• Proven leadership skills and a practical approach to improving team performance and accounting processes.

A degree in accountancy or commerce, together with CPA, CA or an agreed equivalent qualification, would be desirable.