16th September, 2026
About the Company
Our client is a large, complex organisation operating across Queensland. With a strong focus on governance, accountability and effective financial management, the organisation delivers essential services and programs across the state.
This opportunity sits within the organisation’s corporate finance function and forms part of a specialist Financial Accounting Team responsible for high-quality financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit support.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join a specialist Financial Accounting Team within a large and complex organisation.
The role has a strong technical accounting focus and will take a lead role in the preparation and delivery of annual statutory financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, complete and compliant with Australian Accounting Standards, relevant financial reporting requirements and legislation. You will also play an important role in coordinating external audit activity across planning, interim, hard-close and end-of-financial-year periods.
Beyond year-end reporting, you will contribute to monthly financial reporting, key month-end journals and reconciliations, while providing technical accounting advice on emerging standards, regulatory changes and complex financial matters. This includes preparing position papers, formal responses, briefings and financial information for senior stakeholders.
Working closely with the Manager, Financial Accounting, you will also support the day-to-day operation of the team, help resolve complex accounting issues, coach other team members and contribute to the ongoing development of financial policies, procedures and reporting practices.
This is a temporary contract position through to February 2027, based in Brisbane, CBD.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual financial statements
- Coordinate external audit requirements
- Deliver monthly financial reporting
- Prepare journals and reconciliations
- Provide technical accounting advice
- Interpret accounting standards and legislation
- Develop financial policies and procedures
- Prepare briefings and position papers
- Coach and support team members
- Support Financial Accounting Manager
The position will also work closely with finance teams and senior stakeholders to resolve complex financial accounting matters and ensure reporting remains compliant with relevant requirements.
Skills and Experience Required - Extensive financial accounting experience
- Strong statutory reporting experience
- Annual financial statement preparation
- Lead and movement schedules
- Complex reconciliations and disclosures
- Australian Accounting Standards knowledge
- Strong technical accounting capability
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Experience with Queensland Government financial reporting requirements and processes is highly desirable.
Accounting qualifications and membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or IPA are also highly desirable.
How to apply Please apply via the link, ensuring you include a current resume. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how you meet the outlined criteria may not be considered.
For a confidential discussion or to request a comprehensive candidate information pack, please contact Elite Executive. All enquiries and applications will be managed with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications will be
2100hrs Sunday 27th September 2026
Elite Executive reserves the right to conclude this process earlier should the right candidate be identified.
Please note that all communication with Elite Executive is maintained strictly confidential. No information will be forwarded to any party without your permission as we respect your right to explore employment opportunities.
At Elite Executive we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that promote and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.
ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
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