Remote Senior Asset Accountant – 6-Month Contract

Talent Corp; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

WFH arrangement

Flexible hours

AO6 banding pay

Job summary

Talent Corp is partnering with a Queensland Government department to recruit a skilled finance professional based in Brisbane. The role focuses on managing capital expenditure, assets and related budgets, ensuring compliance with government accounting standards.

The successful candidate will prepare monthly capital reports, advise on CWIP and asset capitalisation, and support treasury reporting while building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in asset accounting or capital accounting.
• Experience managing capital budgets, reconciliations and reporting.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards for non-current assets.
• Familiarity with CWIP, asset capitalisation and asset registers.
• Treasury reporting experience with Queensland Government is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly capital project reports, reconciliations, briefing notes and presentations, providing financial insights to management.
• Assist with reviewing and updating capital management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Provide advice on asset accounting, CWIP and asset acquisitions in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining annual capital budgets and budget updates, ensuring reporting to Queensland Treasury.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Work with the finance team to maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.
• Communicate capital and asset-related financial information to stakeholders, management and auditors.

Skills

Asset accounting

Capital budgeting

CWIP / asset capitalisation

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting qualifications

CPA or CA

Job description

Talent Corp is partnering with a Queensland Government department to recruit a skilled finance professional based in Brisbane. The role focuses on managing capital expenditure, assets and related budgets, ensuring compliance with government accounting standards.

The successful candidate will prepare monthly capital reports, advise on CWIP and asset capitalisation, and support treasury reporting while building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.