Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Full-Time 130000 - 150000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage financial reporting and accounting for diverse investment portfolios.
  • Company: Leading institutional investment organisation with a high-performing finance team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, and exposure to complex investments.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a sophisticated investment environment.
  • Why this job: Transition from Chartered to industry and gain valuable commercial experience.
  • Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 130000 - 150000 $ per year.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Financial Accountant / Senior Auditor to make their first move from Chartered into a leading institutional investment organisation.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will join a high-performing finance function and gain broad exposure across financial reporting, fund accounting and a diverse portfolio of listed and unlisted investments.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Auditor currently working with Asset Management or Investment Management clients who is looking to take their technical accounting experience into a commercial environment.

The Role

As part of the Financial Control team, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial and investment accounting activities, including:

  • Management and statutory reporting across multiple investment funds.
  • Financial and fund accounting.
  • Review and preparation of statutory financial statements.
  • Oversight of valuation processes across listed and unlisted assets.
  • Working closely with outsourced fund administrators and other service providers.
  • Daily, monthly and year-end financial controls.
  • Review of fund expenses, management fees and associated calculations.
  • Supporting external audit and financial reporting requirements.
  • Providing financial analysis and technical accounting support.
  • Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and reporting.
  • Supporting projects across the broader Finance function.

The Requirements

  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • CA/CPA qualification Senior Auditor looking to make your first move into industry.
  • CA or CPA qualification.
  • Experience auditing Asset Management or Investment Management clients highly regarded.
  • Alternatively, strong broader Financial Services audit experience will be considered.
  • Exposure to funds, financial instruments and/or financial markets.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • The ambition and commercial mindset to develop within a sophisticated investment environment.

To Note

  • This is a fantastic opportunity to move from Chartered into a highly regarded institutional investment business and build genuine commercial experience across fund accounting, financial reporting and investment operations.
  • You'll work alongside an experienced finance team, gain exposure to complex listed and unlisted investments and have the opportunity to build on your technical accounting foundation in a highly commercial environment.
  • Salary: $130,000-$150,000 package + up to 12.5% bonus.
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Financial Accountant employer: Mars Recruitment

Join a dynamic financial services group that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise in financial modelling will directly influence strategic decision-making. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry leaders in a vibrant location that fosters creativity and teamwork.

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Contact Details:

Mars Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Financial Accountant

Technical Accounting
Financial Reporting
Fund Accounting
Statutory Financial Statements Preparation
Valuation Processes Oversight
Financial Controls
External Audit Support