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Senior Financial Accountant

2 months ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Precruitment Full time

About the Employer

A prominent government entity situated in a unique region of Australia, representing diverse island communities and a vast area of maritime territory.

Position Overview

An excellent opportunity awaits a qualified financial professional to join a dynamic local government organization. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering expert accounting support throughout the annual financial planning cycle, ensuring effective collaboration with departmental managers to clarify responsibilities within tight timelines.

You will be tasked with generating precise and timely reports for stakeholders while keeping abreast of current legislation and accounting standards.

Your responsibilities will include providing professional advice and assistance related to financial accounting and management, catering to the financial information requirements of both internal and external clients.

Candidate Profile

To qualify for this position, candidates should possess experience in the following areas:

  • Facilitating the coordination, preparation, and review of the annual budget and its revisions, including outcome setting and performance reporting.
  • Generating monthly management reports that include budget comparisons, detailed variance analyses, and related commentary.
  • Delivering quality training and support in financial processes, systems, and general financial management.
  • Executing journal entries, including monthly revenue and expense accruals, internal charges, and prepayments.
  • Identifying and resolving transactional discrepancies impacting project expenditure reporting.
  • Assisting in the investigation and resolution of internal accounting process or control challenges.
  • Offering financial guidance to support decision-making and the formulation of effective strategies for compliant cost management and optimal utilization of grants and funding.
  • Engaging in various tasks, projects, and analyses as directed by management, including financial administration, grant acquittals, general ledger upkeep, and month-end reviews/journals.
  • Contributing to the development of financial and related business strategies to fulfill financial management and reporting needs.
  • Preparing reconciliations as necessary.
  • Supporting operational teams with comprehensive financial reporting and project performance evaluations.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce (Accounting) is preferred.
  • Certification as a Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia) or Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a comparable role.
  • Proficiency in Tech 1 accounting software or the ability to quickly gain expertise in this system.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the designated process. For further inquiries, a confidential discussion can be arranged.

About Precruitment

With offices in multiple locations, Precruitment stands as a leading recruitment consultancy in Regional Queensland, specializing in both permanent and temporary placements. Our focus on administrative and professional talent has established us as preferred suppliers to various local businesses and government entities across the region.

If this role does not align with your interests, we invite you to reach out for a confidential conversation regarding other similar opportunities.