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Fund Accountant

Melbourne CBD Permanent AU$110,000 - AU$180,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join a team in Melbourne within the financial services industry. This role involves managing fund accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reports.
  • Very strong fund!
  • Opportunity for growth and development!

About Our Client

An organisation within the financial services industry located in Melbourne.

Job Description

  • Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund accounting and management reporting across investment funds and associated entities.
  • Calculate and review Net Asset Values (NAVs), including underlying investment valuations, accruals, management fees, performance fees and fund expenses.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records for investment funds, trusts, SPVs and other investment structures.
  • Perform cash, investment, loan and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Account for private credit investments, including loan drawdowns, repayments, interest income, capitalised interest, fees and other investment-related transactions.
  • Assist with the preparation and processing of investor distributions, capital calls and other investor transactions.
  • Monitor fund liquidity and cash positions and assist with cash flow forecasting.
  • Support investor reporting, including preparation and review of periodic fund reports and investor statements.
  • Work closely with Investment and Portfolio Management teams to ensure investment activity is accurately reflected within the accounting records.
  • Liaise with external fund administrators, custodians, banks and other service providers.
  • Assist with half-year and year-end statutory financial statements and coordinate information required by external auditors.
  • Support tax compliance requirements across the funds and underlying investment structures.
  • Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and contribute to the continued development and improvement of fund accounting processes.
  • Support the implementation and enhancement of systems, reporting tools and automation initiatives.
  • Assist with new fund launches, investment structures and other ad hoc projects.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Approximately 2-5 years' experience across fund accounting, investment accounting, financial accounting or audit within funds management, financial services or professional services.
  • Previous exposure to alternative investments, private credit, property funds, private equity, infrastructure or other unlisted investments would be highly regarded.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing NAVs, reconciliations, financial statements and investor reporting.
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
  • High attention to detail and an ability to work effectively within reporting deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across Finance, Operations and Investment teams.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach with an interest in developing a long-term career within investment management.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $180,000 AUD.
  • Permanent full-time position based in Melbourne.
  • Opportunities to work within the financial services industry.



If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7095913
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Fund & Trust Accounting
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-092026-7095913

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