AO5 Senior Finance Officer

AO5 Senior Finance Officer

Salary:

$65 - 70 / Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

QLD - Brisbane - QLD 

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4041147

Contact Name:

Perry Flynn

Contact Email:

perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

26-May-2026

Public Sector People are working with a Queensland State Government Department to recruit an AO5 Senior Finance Officer on an initial 5 month contract. With a broad remit and a collaborative corporate services function, this department offers an engaging environment for finance professionals who thrive in complex, high-volume settings.
  • Rate: AO5 - $69.21 per hour plus super
  • Location: Brisbane CBD
  • 5 Month Contract with view to extension
About The Role:

Sitting within the Financial Accounting team under the Corporate, Strategic Investments and Enterprise Finance business group, you will play a key role in supporting the department's financial reporting obligations. Working closely with the Manager, Financial Accounting, you will contribute to month-end processes, financial statement preparation, and the smooth operation of the team's day-to-day functions.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Prepare detailed movement schedules, lead schedules, reconciliations and note disclosures to support the March hard close and Annual Financial Statements
  • Prepare, review and approve key month-end journals and reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner
  • Review GR-IR reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Prepare GPEVS for Bulk Accounting billing across multiple service providers
  • Assist with banking and receipting processes including BPoint refunds
  • Manage and prepare the Quarterly Gifts and Benefits Register for publication
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines and systems to support sound financial reporting
  • Provide information and policy advice to Business Groups and Senior Management
  • Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve team goals and objectives
  • Participate in projects and ad hoc tasks as required by the Financial Accounting team
To Be Successful You Will Have:
  • Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, ideally within a government or large complex organisation
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA — this is highly desirable and will set your application apart
  • Experience preparing financial statements and supporting hard close processes
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
  • A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Accounting and/or membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ (highly regarded)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, non-technical advice to stakeholders
  • High attention to detail with excellent planning and organisational skills

To apply, submit your resume detailing your relevant experience. For a confidential discussion, contact the Perry Flynn at Public Sector People.
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