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Senior Financial AccountantQueensland Government · Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Senior Financial Accountant

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-25 Brisbane, QLD, Australia Permanent Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$10,417–A$11,250/mo

About the Company

At OIR, you will contribute to meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for Queenslanders, often in a dynamic and complex environment. As part of a high-performing finance team, you will provide leadership and support to Finance Business Support Officers while building strong relationships across the organisation. We are committed to fostering a collaborative workplace and offer ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities to support your professional success.

About the Role

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering financial accounting services and leading the finance team. The role involves working in a dynamic and complex environment, providing leadership and support to the finance team, and building strong relationships across the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • ● Managing asset accounting and reporting, including providing expert advice, maintaining asset registers, performing reconciliations, coordinating annual stocktake and delivering accurate reporting outcomes.
  • ● Providing guidance, coaching, and training to Finance, Facilities and Procurement (FFP) staff to support effective financial operations.
  • ● Preparing technical accounting papers and financial advice for consideration by OIR and external service providers.
  • ● Delivering financial accounting policy advice in accordance with the department's Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and relevant accounting standards.
  • ● Undertaking additional financial accounting and reporting activities to support the broader objectives of the FFP team and OIR business units.

Requirements

  • ● Motivation to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant role with the Office of Industrial Relations
  • ● Skills, experience, and career aspirations that align with the responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant position
  • ● Experience and knowledge of asset management
  • ● Application of relevant Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) and Non-Current Asset Policies for the Queensland Public Sector (NCAPs)

Benefits

  • ● Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities
  • ● Collaborative workplace