Senior Fund Accountant
Job Description
The Company
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Our client is a well-established investment management business with a growing funds platform and a strong reputation for disciplined investing and client partnership. Known for its collaborative, high-performing culture, the business is continuing to scale and is seeking an experienced Senior Fund / Investments Accountant to join their Finance team
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The Role
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Reporting to a Finance Manager this role is responsible for the fund accounting, operational and administrative functions across a portfolio of debt and private credit funds. You will be a key point of contact for institutional investors, custodians and service providers, and will play an important role in ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the fund suite.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Managing day-to-day fund accounting for a portfolio of debt and credit funds, including cash movements, drawdowns, reconciliations and NAV oversight \n
- Acting as a key point of contact for institutional investors and custodians, resolving discrepancies and delivering accurate, timely reporting \n
- Overseeing tax and compliance obligations, from BAS lodgements through to annual financial statements and year-end reviews \n
- Providing technical accounting expertise on complex transactions and supporting broader process and systems improvement initiatives \n
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The Successful Candidate
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You will be a detail-oriented fund/investment accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with a continuous improvement mindset. You'll bring:
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- A relevant tertiary degree (Commerce, Finance or Business) \n
- CA or CPA qualification \n
- Exposure to private equity, private credit or direct investments \n
- Investment accounting experience within funds management, a custodian, or a large accounting firm \n
- Proven expertise in unit pricing, reconciliations, distributions and financial reporting \n
- Advanced Excel skills \n
- High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills \n
- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team \n
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders \n
- A commitment to accountability, ethical conduct and client service excellence \n
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This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team within a business that genuinely values partnership, collaboration and ambition.
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