Senior Management Accountant

Kingston Human Capital ·www.kingstonhumancapital.com.au

Location Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia
Salary AUD 79 - 84 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Accounting
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Are you ready to move forward in your career?
 
Our state Government client is looking for a high-performing and dedicated finance professional to join their team!
 
What's in it for you?
  • Length of the contract: 6 months with possible extension
  • Competitive hourly rate: $79 to $84 hourly + super
  • Location: Brisbane CBD
  • Hours: 36.25 hours per week
About the Opportunity: A prominent government organisation is seeking a skilled Management Accountant in Budgeting to join their finance team.
 
This critical role involves contributing to budget management, including forecasting, reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will manage budget functions, support financial forecasting, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and targets, identifying financial risks and providing recommendations to mitigate issues
  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports, reconciliations, budget forecasts, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence relating to complex budgeting and financial management matters
  • Develop, implement and maintain annual budgets and forward estimates within the department’s budget management systems
  • Support the preparation of key State Budget deliverables, including:
    • Service Delivery Statements
    • Annual Reports
    • Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review (MYFER)
    • Budget submissions
    • Ministerial and Estimates Committee briefing materials
  • Create and maintain budget holder reports, dashboards and financial analysis tools to support informed decision-making
  • Contribute to the development and review of financial management policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure compliance with government legislation, standards and guidelines
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing systems, processes and reporting practices
  • Partner closely with business units, senior management, Queensland Treasury and external stakeholders to deliver customer-focused financial advice and support
  • Assist with activity-based costing analysis and other ad hoc financial projects as required
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply today to join our client's team and contribute to the effective financial management and strategic success of the department.
 
What you need to do now
We are shortlisting this role immediately, so do not delay your application.

Click APPLY NOW and upload your resume in MS Word format.
 
We encourage the use of cover letters to highlight your relevant skills and experience, though it is not compulsory for an application.

Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment services for the Queensland Government and Public Sector.

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Who is hiring for the Senior Management Accountant role?
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Where is the Senior Management Accountant job located?
The Senior Management Accountant role with Kingston Human Capital is based in Brisbane, AU.
What does the Senior Management Accountant role pay?
Kingston Human Capital lists the Senior Management Accountant role at AUD 79–84 per hour.
Is the Senior Management Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Kingston Human Capital.
What experience level is the Senior Management Accountant role?
The Senior Management Accountant position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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