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Senior Finance Officer


Level 1, 15 Lake Street, Cairns

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity?

We're looking for a finance professional to provide high level specialised financial and business services, reporting and procurement advice to support informed decision-making.

Your role will also contribute to ongoing business improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives and coordinate audit and risk activities.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Accounting and Finance
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/EWOQ653642
Closing date 25-Aug-2025
Job duration 9 months
Contact person Angela Arico
Contact details 07 3212 0626
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To be successful in this role you will:

  • Work closely with the Manager - Finance to develop EWOQ's annual budget, guidelines and associated funding models
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of frameworks, systems and processes to support effective financial governance, including reviewing and maintaining EWOQ's financial management practice manual (FMPM)
  • Perform a range of financial tasks including:
  • Preparation of accruals and other journals including general ledger review and corrections as required
  • Contribute to the preparation and finalisation of the annual financial statement process
  • Assist in preparation of budget forecasts and monitoring financial performance including cost centre and budget variance analysis
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial processing across a range of transactions including preparing revenue invoices and adjustment notes, and processing invoices for payment
  • Ensure debtor lifecycle is undertaken in accordance with pricing models, guidelines and relevant legislation
  • Provide financial analysis and support for preparation of business cases and provide analysis and recommendations to improve financial outcomes
  • Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders on procurement processes to ensure compliance with State Procurement Policy and EWOQ procedures.
  • Manage the recording and reporting of assets including coordinating the annual stocktake
  • Monitor financial and performance obligations of contracts with external providers including lease arrangements across EWOQ's three locations
  • Participate in the development and review of the internal audit strategic plan and act as a liaison for internal and external auditors
  • Contribute to the development of business planning risk assessments and identification and mitigation of risks and issues
  • Help foster a productive and positive workplace culture through behaviour and concrete actions and demonstrate the values and priorities of EWOQ in everyday work

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Last updated
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