A06 Senior Finance Advisor (Financial Statements/Reporting)

Troocoo Troocoo Government are currently aiding in the recruitment of an A06 Senior Finance Officer to join the team within a well-established QLD State Government Department.This is a full-time contract opportunity, initially until the 23.08.2024 (potential to extend) based in the Brisbane CBD.This role is presented at a rate of $73.58 per hour + 11% super.The Role The A06 Senior Finance Officer will have a specific focus on producing financial statements for the business unit.You will also be required to do the following: Undertake various tasks related to the production of financial reports and consolidated financial statements and address financial reporting issues to ensure departmental compliance with relevant legislation, government policies, Australian Accounting Standards and other pronouncements.Monitor and undertake reviews of the effectiveness of various financial reporting internal controls.For example, general ledger reconciliations and other data integrity checks and initiate investigative and follow up action as required.Review policies, practices and procedures to identify business improvement opportunities and internal control improvements, ensure appropriate re-engineering of work practices and exploitation of modern technology.Maintain personal expertise in financial reporting prescribed legislation, accounting standards and government policies.Provide expertise and advice to departmental officers in relation to the application of accounting policies impacting on financial reporting and the design and implementation of information systems with emphasis on financial accounting processes in support of the departmental financial management framework.Your Experience As the ideal candidate for the A06 Senior Finance Officer position you would have the following: Well-developed knowledge and practical skills in computer-based systems relating to financial and management reporting such as the SAP ERP system, Microsoft Office suite of programs and data analytics tools.The ability to build and maintaining effective, co-operative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including Regions, Divisions and Business units and external agencies.Although not mandatory, possession of a degree or equivalent in the areas of accounting, commerce or business administration is highly desirable .Membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Australia) or a similar professional body would also be highly regarded.If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now!Graham Eather - ******