Senior Asset Accountant | State Government | Brisbane CBD

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting is partnering with a Queensland government agency to recruit a Senior Asset Accountant for a 6-month PAYG contract based in Brisbane CBD. You will analyse capital projects, reports and provide briefing notes for management.

The role requires asset or capital accounting experience, knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, and ability to communicate complex information to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Asset or capital accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury requirements.
• Experience with capital budgeting and reporting; exposure to Tridata is a plus.
• Ability to explain technical asset information to senior management/auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly capital project reports, reconciliations, briefing notes and presentations for management.
• Advise business areas on capital work-in-progress, capitalisation and asset acquisitions.
• Ensure the annual capital budget and revisions are reflected in Treasury Budget Papers, Tridata and internal records.
• Contribute to capital management policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Build strong working relationships with senior management, Treasury, auditors and external providers.

Skills

Asset accounting

Capital accounting

Budgeting & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA Australia / CA ANZ / IPA

Job description

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting – Brisbane QLD

Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a state government client to support them in recruiting for a Senior Asset Accountant on a 6-month contract based in the Brisbane CBD.

About the role

• Pay rate of $82.93 per hour + super
• 6-month contract with extension potential, immediate start
• Brisbane CBD location, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Join a central capital and asset management team within the agency's finance division
• Prepare and analyse monthly capital project reports, reconciliations, briefing notes and presentations for management
• Advise business areas on capital work-in-progress, capitalisation and asset acquisitions
• Ensure the annual capital budget and revisions are accurately reflected in Treasury Budget Papers, Tridata and internal records
• Contribute to capital management policies, procedures and internal controls
• Build strong working relationships with senior management, Treasury, auditors and external providers

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated asset or capital accounting experience, ideally within Queensland Government or the broader public sector
• Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements and Non-Current Asset Policies
• Experience with capital budgeting and reporting; exposure to Tridata highly regarded
• Ability to explain technical asset and capital information clearly to senior management and auditors
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA (MIPA) highly desirable

This is a PAYG contract engagement, and a criminal history check may be required.