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 View email address on au.fitly.work

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.