Claims Accountant

Job description:

• $109,901.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term opportunity (15 months)
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Operations, as a key member of our Finance division, the Claims Accountant will utilise their expertise in financial accounting to contribute to Finance Operations through the accurate and timely reporting of financial information, engage, lead and provide guidance to Authorised Agents and the Claims Accounting Officer and provide technical and SME expertise for financial accounting policies and procedures to drive best practice and ensure compliance.

This position will have a specific focus on the monitoring of WorkSafe’s Authorised Agent accounting, insurance accounting (premium and claims), investment accounting, accrual accounting, sub ledger accounting and the preparation of management reporting.

This position presents strong professional development opportunities in relation to managerial experiences as well as creative opportunities to experiment with new initiatives and the opportunity to connect and engage with a variety of stakeholder groups.

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. 
• Review, prepare and manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of any reconciling items.
• Responsible for engaging, leading and providing guidance to Authorised Agents, the Claims Accounting Officer and system providers to drive continuous improvement, ensure data integrity, clearing outstanding items and addressing ACCtion/VPCS (business systems) matters.
• Providing finance expertise, procedural and system training to WorkSafe’s Authorised Agents’ finance staff members and backfill of the Claims Payments Officer.
• Responsible for delivering 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.

Please ensure you review the Position Description via the WorkSafe Career site for additional information on accountabilities for this role. 

About you

You will have good technical experience in relation to financial accounting combined with strong planning, organisational and deadline management skills. In addition you will have the ability to work collaboratively within a strong team culture whilst being able to work autonomously when required.

Your strengths will also include your verbal and written communication skills along with your ability to foster positive business relationships.

Skills and experience

• 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 the Standing Directions 2018 Under the Financial Management Act 1994. (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 a CA/CPA or equivalent.
• A relevant tertiary qualification with a focus on financial accounting.

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 29th August 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 Natasha Zaluski via email natasha_zaluski@worksafe.vic.gov.au