At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fund accounting processes and prepare financial reports in a collaborative team.
- Company: Established investment management firm based in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to private markets.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Gain ownership of fund accounting and contribute to impactful improvements.
- Qualifications: CA/CPA qualification or progress towards it, with 3+ years in fund accounting.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Opportunity
An established investment management business is looking to appoint a Fund Accountant to join its Melbourne team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established investment manager in a role offering broad exposure and genuine ownership across the fund accounting lifecycle.
You will work within a collaborative environment, gain exposure to a growing area of the private markets sector and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements across systems, reporting and processes.
Key responsibilities will include
- Managing fund accounting and periodic close processes.
- Preparing NAV and unit pricing calculations, investor allocations and distributions.
- Cash, investment and loan reconciliations.
- Accounting for loan investments, including interest, fees and provisions.
- Supporting financial statement preparation and investor reporting.
- Managing investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions and distributions.
- Supporting BAS, tax calculations and other fund tax requirements.
- Liaising with auditors, tax advisers and external service providers.
- Working closely with investment and operations teams.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.
Skills and experience required
- CA/CPA qualification, or progress towards completion.
- 3+ years’ experience within fund accounting, or investment accounting.
- Experience across private credit, real estate debt or similar investment structures will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of fund structures and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong stakeholder communication skills.
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Fund Accountant in Melbourne employer: Kaizen Recruitment
As a leading investment manager in the Australian real estate market, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and advancement. Joining our Funds Management team as a Senior Funds Analyst means being part of a forward-thinking organisation where your insights directly influence capital management and investment strategies.
