Principal Finance Officer FIN Accounting

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

As a Principal Finance Officer, Financial Accounting, you will manage and positively influence a team in, and contribute to, the provision of operational financial accounting services and associated compliance requirements for the Department of Health. You will monitor, review and ensure financial reconciliations and analytical tasks performed by the team are completed monthly with reconciling items and erroneous findings investigated and cleared on a timely basis. Additionally, you will undertake the review of relevant operational guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with any changes in accounting standards and other financial reporting requirements identified by the Statutory Reporting & Technical Advisory team.

Role fit:

  • Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of, and recent experience in, the practical application of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies, legislation, contemporary financial management practices and policies.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive and well-rounded advice to all levels of management and other stakeholders and in the development of policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated involvement and success in leading continuous improvement programs and initiatives in the areas of operational financial accounting, with demonstrated ability to work within and thrive in successful teams.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 38 hour full time work week
  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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