Senior Fund Accountant
Senior Fund Accountant
Sydney/Melbourne CBD
Full Time, Permanent Opportunity
Play a vital role acting as primary contact for fund managers, trustees, custodians, and auditors.
Exposure to a diverse range of asset classes and complex fund structures.
Full-time, permanent position located in Sydney or Melbourne CBD.
About our client
Our client is a leading provider of fund administration, registry, and financial services solutions in Australia. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and client service. The business supports a growing portfolio of funds across various asset classes, including property, listed and private equity, credit, and venture capital.
About the role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join their Fund Administration team. This role is ideal for a qualified accounting professional who is detail-oriented, technically strong, and passionate about delivering accurate and timely reporting.
You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing end-to-end NAV packs and statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and supporting junior team members.
Key responsibilities
NAV and Unit Price preparation and reviews:
- Prepare, review, and finalise end-to-end Net Asset Value (NAV) and unit price calculations for a range of managed funds.
- Ensure accuracy of accruals, valuations, fee calculations, and investor allocations.
- Review underlying supporting documentation including reconciliations, pricing inputs, and journal entries.
- Reconcile investment transactions and ensure accurate recording of fund activity.
- Post journals and other accounting transactions.
- Prepare fund level distribution calculations and income tax returns workbook.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards specific to fund accounting.
- Lead the preparation and review of interim and year-end financial statements in accordance with AASB/IFRS.
- Ensure all disclosures are accurate and tailored to each fund’s structure and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with auditors and tax agents to support annual audit and tax processes.
- Lodge BASs and assist with the lodgement of income tax returns, liaising with external tax accountants.
- Act as primary contact for fund managers, trustees, custodians, and auditors.
- Respond to queries and provide insights into fund performance and accounting treatment.
- Participate in client calls and meetings to explain reporting outputs and resolve issues.
- Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, reporting templates, and internal controls.
- Support automation initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
- Ensure compliance with fund constitutions, PDS documents, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior fund accountants.
- Review work prepared by other team members and support technical upskilling.
- Work collaboratively with the fund administration, registry & other teams to ensure work is completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
About our ideal candidate
Our client is looking for a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. Someone who has excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple funds and deadlines. This role is suited to someone who has ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, whilst displaying clear and concise communication.
Qualifications & Experience- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within a fund administrator, custodian, or an audit firm.
- Strong technical knowledge of AASB/IFRS, trust accounting, and fund structures.
- Proficient in end-to-end NAV calculations, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in fund accounting and financial statement preparation systems (e.g., FIS IAM, FIS PCS, Accuri or similar) and Microsoft office suite of applications.
- Be part of a dynamic and growing Fund Administration platform.
- Exposure to a diverse range of asset classes and complex fund structures.
- Collaborative culture with a strong focus on mentorship and technical development.
- Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.