Senior Management Accountant , Public Trust Office

About the role

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality management accounting services, encompassing budget management and forecasting, internal performance reporting and analysis, and external reporting. You'll support business units with informed financial decisions, manage data requests, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Reporting to the Manager, Management Accountant, your efforts will directly contribute to our organisation's long-term financial sustainability.

This is a tempoarary full-time opportunity until 14 February 2025 based in Brisbane City. To learn more about this role, please download the attached role description.

About you

You are an experienced management accountant with a passion for financial excellence and a commitment to ethical practices. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at managing complex financial data and providing strategic insights. Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders set you apart.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, standards, and relevant legislation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience in leading financial management and budgeting functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to maintain focus and optimism under pressure, ensuring steady performance.
• Goal-oriented, results-driven, and highly reliable with a keen eye for detail thriving in a bustling environment.

What we offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:

• Your current resume , including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.
• A short statement (no more than two pages) outlining recent examples of your ability to demonstrate the ‘Key capabilities' required to perform the ‘Key responsibilities' of the role, as outlined above.
• Contact details for two referees . At least one referee should have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years.   If you are a current or previous public service employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public service employment.
• Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.

Further information

The Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support.  We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.