The Financial Services Unit is responsible for providing strategic financial, budget and accounting advisory services to the agency and is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the QCAA. The unit consists of two teams: Financial Operations and Financial Management. The Financial Operations team is responsible for the management of accounts payable, corporate card, accounts receivable, travel claim systems, assets, taxation requirements and the preparation of the annual financial statements. The Financial Management team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the annual budget, forecasting and reporting requirements. The team is also concerned with the long-term forecasts and commitments of the agency. In this role, they develop and provide strategic financial advice including monitoring and analysis across a range of agency-wide activities.

Job details

What you will do

In the Finance Officer role, you will:

• Review and approve accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel claims and corporate card transactions, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant delegations, policies and procedures.
• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts and resolving any discrepancies.
• Assist the Senior Finance Officer with month end accounting process within specified deadlines including calculating, preparing and submitting journals for approval e.g. accrued expenditure, prepayments, unearned revenue and employee costs.
• Provide advice to both internal and external stakeholders in relation to financial accounting policies, procedures and issues.
• Assist in the preparation of asset reconciliations, useful life reviews and the annual stocktake.
• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date desktop manuals, take responsibility for identifying issues and opportunities, and promote continuous improvement of policy and procedures.
• Contribute to a change management and performance development culture across the unit by participating in regular two-way feedback discussions with your supervisor and team members.
• Provide training to staff in financial administration and in the use of financial systems.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Senior Finance Officer. No roles report directly to this role.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Investigate and provide practical recommendations in relation to financial accounting and administration matters which enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of financial management and administration and contribute to enhanced financial outcomes (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Knowledge of financial requirements, policies, and their skills in the use of spreadsheets and computerised financial management systems, ensuring effective and accurate recording of financial transactions (demonstrates sound governance)
• Develop positive and sustainable relationships with stakeholders, and by being responsive to stakeholder needs and expectations (makes insightful decisions)
• Have personal responsibility for accurate completion of work and by taking the initiative to progress work to achieve objectives (pursues continuous growth)
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to provide advice, consult and negotiate with managers and other staff, using language that is appropriate to a client's understanding and experience with financial operations (builds enduring relationships).

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:

• a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO4_FInance Officer_RD_Nov2026 (PDF, 154KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 205KB)
  Information Package for Applicants