Corporate Accountant

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

Corporate Accountant

• $109,901 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 30/11/2026
• Geelong based role (hybrid - 3 days a week in office, with flexibility to work from Melbourne office 1 day a week)

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Operations, you will utilise sound working knowledge and expertise in financial accounting, procedures and analysis to:

• Contribute to Finance Operations through the accurate and timely recording of financial information, to feed into financial reporting to meet management, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Engage and provide guidance to Finance in regard to continuous improvement opportunities, ensuring the integrity of financial data and facilitating a consistent approach.
• Provide technical and subject matter expertise for financial accounting policies and procedures to drive best practice and ensure compliance with current professional, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key accountabilities

• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of WorkSafe's general ledger and manage the end to end month end process in a timely and accurate manner. Specifically focusing on accrual accounting, sub ledger accounting and the preparation of financial reporting.
• Review, prepare and manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of any reconciling items.
• Support treasury activities such as monitoring bank account balances, initiating transfers, and reconciling bank accounts.
• Responsible for delivering sections of the annual and half-year statutory financial reports in compliance with accounting standards and ministerial directions, in-line with agreed deadlines. This includes the preparation of external audit support as required.
• Participate in system maintenance/development projects with financial accounting implications, including any upgrade, implementation or maintenance projects related to the general ledger.
• Provides input into policies and procedures relating to the Finance function, including proactively identifying gaps in documented policies and procedures and ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are formally established and implemented.
• Assist as required in managing and developing the Financial Management Compliance Framework (FMCF), to ensure responsible officers are kept informed and educated of the objective of the framework and their responsibilities, and that reporting dates are met.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are CA / CPA (or equivalent) qualified accountant, with a focus on financial accounting. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build and maintain positive business relationships with your stakeholders. You thrive working in a team environment, while also having the ability to work autonomously. Your excellent planning and organisation skills allow you to meet stringent deadlines.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong technical skills in relation to financial accounting matters.
• 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.
• Proficiency in the use of software application and Microsoft excel (intermediate/ advanced)
• Professional qualification such as a CA/CPA or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience with statutory financial statement audits.
• Experience in reporting under the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Standing Directions 2018 Under the Financial Management Act 1994.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud financial software.
• Experience in DTF's reporting system (State Resources Information Management System (SRIMS)).

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

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.

What's next?

Applications close 11:00pm Friday 3 October 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email