Principal Financial Accountant

Talent Corp; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is partnering with a Queensland Government Department to recruit a Principal Financial Accountant in Brisbane for a hybrid role. You will oversee month-end activities, support annual financial statements and ensure CWIP and asset accounting integrity.

The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership and technical advisory responsibilities, requiring strong communication with senior stakeholders and auditors.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in financial accounting within a complex organisation.
• Strong month-end accounting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience managing asset accounting and CWIP accounting.
• Ability to lead people and manage competing priorities.
• CPA/CA qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial ledger operations with a focus on month-end accounting.
• Manage data integrity and reporting across capital, asset and CWIP ledgers.
• Contribute expert advice to annual financial statements and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee asset accounting, stocktakes and impairment assessments.
• Prepare financial and management reports and advise on significant accounting matters.
• Develop financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Lead and support team members and coordinate financial management projects.

Skills

Financial accounting

Leadership

Month-end accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in accountancy or commerce

CPA/CA desirable

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.