Principal Financial Accountant

Randstad Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts via benefits platform

Three pay runs per week

Early access to roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad Australia, based in Brisbane, seeks a Principal Financial Accountant for a government client on a temporary contract until 26 March 2027 with hybrid work options. The role requires a degree in accountancy/commerce or CPA/CA and SAP experience.

Responsibilities include managing ledgers, year-end statements, asset accounting, governance, and strategic advisory. Strong leadership is essential to drive improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• Possession of a degree in accountancy/commerce OR CPA/CA qualification.
• Proven high level leadership skills in fostering procedural and change within an organisation.
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial ledger and month-end management activities with accurate processing and reconciliation.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver annual financial statements; liaise with auditors.
• Oversee full lifecycle non-current asset accounting and related ledgers.
• Develop and evaluate financial strategies, controls, and policies for compliance.
• Provide timely financial advisory to stakeholders and lead projects to maximise outcomes.
• Deliver formal and ad-hoc financial reporting to senior management with insights.
• Lead and develop teams, drive training, and maintain quality systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Change management

Procedural improvement

Education

Degree in accountancy/commerce or CPA/CA

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp Contract until 26/03/2027 with possible extensions

• Paying $88.48ph + super
• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp Contract until 26/03/2027 with possible extensions

About The Role

Our client is a QLD government organisation based in the Brisbane CBD. They are currently seeking a Principal Financial Accountant to come in and join them on a temporary contract until 26/03/2027 with possible extension.

Requirements for this role include:

• Possession of a degree in accountancy/commerce OR CPA/CA qualification
• Proven high level leadership skills in fostering procedural and change within an organisation in response to a rapidly changing environment
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP system

Key responsibilities

• Financial Ledger & Month-End Management Lead the operations of financial ledgers, ensuring accuracy across all financial accounting activities, particularly end-of-month processing and reconciliation.
• Annual Financial Statements & Audit Management Apply expert knowledge to plan, prepare, and deliver annual financial statements, serving as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors.
• Strategic Asset Accounting & Management Oversee full-lifecycle non-current asset accounting,including asset registers, general ledgers, stocktakes, valuations, impairment, useful life reviews, and managing external service provider delivery.
• Compliance, Governance & Policy Frameworks Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of financial strategies, internal controls, and documented policies to maintain statutory compliance, government alignment, and sound financial management.
• Financial Advisory, Projects & Innovation Provide expert, timely advice to internal and external stakeholders, applying creative financial approaches and leading dedicated management projects to maximise business outcomes.
• Executive Reporting & Data Analysis Deliver formal, ad-hoc, and performance-driven financial reporting to senior management, offering clear insights on key accounting matters, major initiatives, and strategic business impacts.
• Leadership, Capability Building & Continuous Improvement Lead and develop direct, shared, and business unit teams, driving staff training programs, fostering high-quality work, and maintaining quality systems to support ongoing operational excellence.

What’s in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

Company Culture

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.