Finance Officer - Financial Accounting

The role The role is responsible for providing guidance and collaborating with their colleagues to ensure timely and accurate delivery of departmental operational financial accounting activities, compliance with legislative and prescribed requirements and Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury Reporting Requirements, and contribute to the provision of specialist and professional advice to management and key stakeholders relating to financial accounting. The successful person You will have: Demonstrated experience in assisting in the preparation of comprehensive and well-rounded advice to management and other stakeholders and in assisting with the review of policies and procedures. Demonstrated involvement and success in contributing to continuous improvement programs and initiatives in the areas of operational financial accounting, with demonstrated ability to work within and thrive in successful teams. Demonstrated experience in the effective use of contemporary financial management information technology, together with experience in assisting with the research, review, interpretation, and analysis of information to assist in formulating recommendations and reports. High-level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, with proven experience in working well with other team members. Ability to successfully contribute to delivery of a range of activities and projects within tight and conflicting timeframes and deadlines. About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference. Benefits A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment Competitive salary generous superannuation and leave loading Flexible working arrangements Diverse work culture Career training and development How to apply To apply for this opportunity: A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role. Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.

Location: Fortitude Valley, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025