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Senior Financial Accountant
Finance Facilities & Procurement; Corporate; Office of Industrial Relations; Brisbane City
Join our high-performing Finance, Facilities and Procurement (FFP) team at the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR), where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Business Finance Manager to deliver high-quality financial and business support services across OIR. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling the general ledger, overseeing month-end processing and financial close activities, and managing asset accounting functions to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/702593/26 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Iman Alfarekh |
| Contact details | Phone: 0481 063 116 Access the National Relay Service |
Why work with us?
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:
- Be part of month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journal preparation, account reconciliations, and clearing activities.
- 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.
For further information about the role and its key responsibilities, please refer to the attached role description or contact us for a confidential discussion.
How to apply
Submit;
- Your resume
- A cover letter answering the two (2) questions below
- Question 1
What has motivated you to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant role with the Office of Industrial Relations, and how do your skills, experience and career aspirations align with the responsibilities of this position?
- Question 2
Describe your experience and knowledge of asset management including your application of relevant Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) and Non-Current Asset Policies for the Queensland Public Sector (NCAPs).
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Documents
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