Senior Asset Accountant (AO6) - Brisbane

About the role

A Queensland government organisation based in the Brisbane CBD is looking for an AO6 Senior Asset Accountant through Randstad. This is a 6-month temporary contract with potential for extension, working 36.25 hours per week with hybrid working flexibility. Pay is between $82.93 and $88.57 per hour plus super.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly capital project reports, complex reconciliations, executive briefing notes and presentations, giving actionable insights on asset management and capital budget performance.
• Manage the agency's annual capital budget and mid-year revisions, keeping internal ledgers, Tridata and Queensland Treasury Budget Papers accurate.
• Advise Business Groups on Capital Work-in-Progress and asset acquisitions, in line with Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury reporting requirements and non-current asset policies.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of capital management policies and procedures under the Queensland Government financial management framework.
• Help design and maintain internal controls around capital expenditure, asset capitalisation and balance sheet integrity.
• Communicate complex asset financial data to senior leadership, operational divisions, Queensland Treasury and auditors.
• Support the Manager, Capital, Maintenance and Asset Accounting with specialist advice and stay current on accounting standards and best practice.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a similar field, or a CA/CPA qualification.
• Proven experience in asset, project or management accounting.
• SAP system experience.
• Previous government experience is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• Pay of $82.93-$88.57 per hour plus superannuation.
• Benefits platform with discounts at major retailers.
• Three pay runs per week.
• Early access to roles and an employee assistance program.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to the recruiter named in the original listing.