accounting and financial reporting specialist

• Paying $80-85ph + super
• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp contract for up to 12 months

About the Role

Our client is a QLD government organisation based in the Brisbane CBD. They are currently seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity for up to 12 months.

Candidates for this role must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar OR CA/CPA qualification

• Extensive experience in taxation and technical accounting and statutory reporting within a large, complex organisation

• SAP system experience

• Demonstrated success in leading and embedding financial reporting frameworks, policies and controls.

• Previous government experience

Key responsibilities will include:

• Technical Accounting & Compliance: Provide expert input to ensure financial reporting complies with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and policies.
• Taxation & Regulatory Advice: Serve as the authoritative expert on GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, and National Competition Policy (NCP) compliance and returns.
• Statutory Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and deliver high-quality reports for the Audit Committee.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with internal business units and controlled entities to resolve complex accounting and tax issues.
• Audit & Stakeholder Management: Lead interactions with external auditors and regulators to meet all statutory financial obligations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process, system, and internal control enhancements across financial reporting, and deliver special projects.
• Training & Horizon Scanning: Monitor emerging legislative and accounting changes to provide proactive advice and deliver technical training.

About You

You will be an experienced Accounting & Financial Reporting professional with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Extensive experience in taxation and technical accounting and statutory reporting within a large, complex organisation
• SAP system experience
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading and embedding financial reporting frameworks, policies and controls.

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.