Principal Financial Accountant

Troocoo Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Troocoo Pty is seeking a Principal Financial Accountant to join a Queensland Government department. You will oversee financial reporting, asset accounting and continuous improvement while leading a team and collaborating with senior leaders, auditors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience in preparing financial statements, managing month-end processes and overseeing asset accounting within a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Strong month-end accounting skills and ledger experience.
• Ability to interpret financial information and provide guidance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end accounting and financial ledgers.
• Coordinate annual financial statements and audit requirements.
• Lead asset accounting activities including valuations and impairment reviews.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures and provide accounting advice.

Skills

Technical accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting or commerce degree

CPA/CA desirable

Job description

About the opportunity

Troocoo is seeking an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join a Queensland Government department. This role combines technical accounting expertise with team leadership, overseeing financial reporting, asset accounting and continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior leaders, auditors and operational stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen internal controls and support informed decisions.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include overseeing month-end accounting and financial ledgers, coordinating annual financial statements and managing audit requirements. You will also lead asset accounting activities, including valuations, stocktakes, impairment and useful life reviews. Alongside these responsibilities, you will develop financial policies and procedures, provide advice on complex accounting matters and lead a team to deliver high-quality financial accounting services.

About you

You are an experienced senior financial accountant with strong technical knowledge and a practical, collaborative leadership style. You bring experience preparing financial statements, managing month-end processes and overseeing asset accounting within a complex organisation. Your ability to interpret financial information, navigate legislative and policy requirements, and communicate clearly with stakeholders will be essential. Experience within government or a similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

A degree in accounting or commerce and CPA, CA or an agreed equivalent qualification are desirable.