Principal Financial Accountant

• 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.

Apply
Please apply with your current CV, or contact Jackson Bruce at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com or 0435 581 994 for a confidential discussion.