Job Overview
This is a key role within our finance operations team, focusing on financial accounting and reporting.
* Utilise expertise in financial accounting to contribute to Finance Operations through accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
* Engage, lead and provide guidance to Authorised Agents and the Claims Accounting Officer.
About the Role
1. Maintain the integrity of general ledger accounts and manage end-to-end month end process in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Review, prepare and manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of any reconciling items.
3. Deliver sections of annual and half-year statutory financial reports in compliance with accounting standards and ministerial directions.
4. Support treasury activities such as monitoring bank account balances, initiating transfers, and reconciling bank accounts.
Key Responsibilities
1. Foster positive business relationships with stakeholders, including Authorised Agents, Claims Accounting Officer and system providers.
2. Drive continuous improvement, ensuring data integrity, clearing outstanding items and addressing ACCtion/VPCS matters.
3. Provide procedural and system training to WorkSafe's Authorised Agents' finance staff members.
4. Backfill of the Claims Payments Officer as required.
Requirements
* Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills.
* Demonstrable commitment to process improvement.
* Good understanding of computerised financial management systems and proficiency in software applications.
* Experience with statutory financial statement audits.
* Experience in reporting under the Financial Management Act 1994.
* Experience with Oracle Cloud financial software.
* Experience in DTF's reporting system.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification such as a CA/CPA or equivalent.
* A relevant tertiary qualification with a focus on financial accounting.