Financial Accountant Opportunity

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAccountant Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 15 months. The role involves utilising expertise in financial accounting to contribute to finance operations through accurate and timely reporting of financial information.

The position requires engaging with stakeholders, providing guidance, and leading Authorised Agents and the Claims Accounting Officer to drive continuous improvement, ensure data integrity, and address clearing outstanding items and addressing ACCtion/VPCS matters.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively within a strong team culture while being able to work autonomously when required. Your strengths will also include verbal and written communication skills along with your ability to foster positive business relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the integrity of WorkSafe's general ledger and manage the end-to-end month-end process in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Review, prepare, and manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of any reconciling items.
  • Engage, lead, and provide guidance to Authorised Agents, the Claims Accounting Officer, and system providers to drive continuous improvement, ensure data integrity, clear outstanding items, and address ACCtion/VPCS matters.
  • Provide finance expertise, procedural, and system training to WorkSafe's Authorised Agents' finance staff members and backfill of the Claims Payments Officer.
  • Deliver sections of the annual and half-year statutory financial reports in compliance with accounting standards and ministerial directions.
  • Support treasury activities such as monitoring bank account balances, initiating transfers, and reconciling bank accounts.
Requirements
  • Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrable commitment to process improvement.
  • Good understanding of computerised financial management systems and proficiency in the use of software applications.
  • Experience with statutory financial statement audits (desirable).
  • Experience in reporting under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Standing Directions 2018 Under the Financial Management Act (desirable).
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud financial software (desirable).
  • Experience in DTF's reporting system (State Resources Information Management System - SRIMS) (desirable).
Qualifications
  • Professional qualification such as CA/CPA or equivalent.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification with a focus on financial accounting.
About Us

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all employees. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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