Role & Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established investment management firm with a strong presence in the Australian market. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to join their team.
Reporting into the Head of Investment Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day fund accounting and investment operations activities across a diverse portfolio of trusts and mandates. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate production of regulatory and financial reporting, unit pricing, distributions, performance reporting and client deliverables, while also leading and developing a high-performing fund accounting team.
This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with internal stakeholders, external administrators, auditors and tax advisers to ensure best-practice fund accounting outcomes across the business.
This role is based in Sydney and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide oversight of the full fund accounting function, including unit pricing/NAV calculations, valuations, reconciliations, distributions, and client, financial and tax reporting.
* Review unit pricing calculations and resolve issues in collaboration with administrators.
* Coordinate and review fund financial statements, BAS and tax returns, working closely with external auditors and tax advisers.
* Prepare for and assist with Board reporting, including statutory fund reports.
* Oversee regulatory, industry and client reporting requirements, including RG97, APRA, ABS, Substantial Holdings and Morningstar.
* Coordinate new fund set-ups, product launches, closures and restructures.
* Participate in firm-wide projects and support new product implementations.
Skills & Experience Required:
* 8-10+ years' experience in fund accounting within an investment manager, custodian or funds administration environment.
* Prior people management or supervisory experience highly regarded.
* Degree in Finance, Business or related discipline; CA or CPA qualification preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office skills needed.
* Proven hands-on experience with unit pricing/NAV calculations, distributions, fund financial statements and tax returns.
* Strong understanding of end-to-end investment operations, including trust accounting, reconciliations, trade support and cashflow processing.
* Exposure to unlisted asset classes (private equity, syndicated loans) highly desirable. Operational experience with ETFs also highly desirable.
* Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits for You:
* Join a growing investment management business with a strong market reputation.
* Lead and shape the fund accounting function.
* Broad exposure across investment operations, regulatory reporting and senior stakeholders.
* Competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date resume or contact Francesca Mackenzie on or for a confidential discussion.