
Senior Fund Accountant
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Join a market leader of fund administration, tax and accounting services as a Fund Accountant
- Offices based in Sydney CBD
- Full time permanent opportunity
- Real estate funds
- Infrastructure funds
- Credit funds
- Fund of funds
- Private equity
- Ensure all client deliverables are in line with service agreements
- Assisting the managers with the daily oversight of a team of fund accountants;
- Liaison with external auditors and service providers;
- Preparation of annual Financial Statements and periodical management reporting packs.
- Managing and supporting across all aspects of transaction capture for an entity including accruals, trades, interest, distributions and capital.
- Production of annual statutory financial reporting including notes to the accounts.
- Assisting the managers with the daily oversight of a team of fund accountants.
- Execution of onboarding new funds and fund restructures as required.
- Adhere to our robust procedures and controls that ensure adherence to relevant policies and ensure a quality product.
- Maintenance of accounting records including entering transactions into Reckon (experience helpful but not essential) accounting software.
- Preparation of periodical management reporting packs.
- Take part in process improvement and projects as required.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- 3 – 5 years as a minimum in a Fund Accounting or other relevant accounting related role in the financial services industry.
- Relevant qualifications in accounting and/or finance (CPA/CA qualified or willingness to study CPA/CA preferred).
- relevant experience in management and statutory reporting – E.g. Investment Management Report and General-Purpose Financial Statement.
- Knowledge of financial instruments or other asset types, such as property, loans or private equity.
- Experience with NAV preparation, tax / distribution calculations, and financial statement preparation.
- Audit experience with the big 4 will be an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills