About the Company

Davidson is working with a state government client who is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer.

About the Role/s

• Prepare financial reconciliations, raising journal entries and working papers and implementing appropriate policies, systems, procedures and practices to ensure the integrity of the department's general ledger and budget development systems.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department's general purpose and specific purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, relevant financial management legislation and Treasury and departmental guidelines.
• Utilise a good working knowledge of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Financial Management Practice Manual, relevant accounting standards and business practices, and Commonwealth policies for funding and grant administration.
• Utilise skills in information reporting software and other software programs to compile data and information and provide budget and financial management support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial and operational policy and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of desk manuals and other administration documents.
• Provide accurate and timely word processing, spread sheets and database support across the unit utilising appropriate software programs and complying with departmental standards and guidelines.
• Assist with the development and implementation of financial and operational policies, procedures and practices which facilitate and support financial management within the department.
• Liaise effectively with clients and colleagues to obtain an understanding of client needs and contribute to appropriate and effective responses to client inquiries.
• Actively contribute to the success of the team by complying with departmental standards and branch protocols and working responsibly either alone or with others.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial reconciliations.
• Good problem solving and effective communication skills as well as extensive knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• This role may require you to assist with some asset accounting work, so this experience would be highly regarded.
  
  

The Benefits

• $68.22 per hour + Super (PAYG Agency Contractor)
• Contract up to June 2026
• Brisbane, CBD
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe ([email protected]) and Alana Hunter ([email protected]) & quoting reference JN -072025-40851.
Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE!