Melbourne
Asset Management
Contract or Temporary
Our client, a global leader delivering investment management, asset and fund administration, is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join their Melbourne team with strong potential to be extended or transition into a permanent position.
The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Tax, working closely with other teams to achieve client reporting objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide a high level of client service and be the first point of contact in relation to all accounting and tax queries for an allocation of clients.
* Preparation and review of Financial statements and templates.
* Preparation and review of Trust distributions, Superannuation fund tax provisions, tax returns, BAS returns.
* Proactively seek to identify and improve current core processes and procedures, ensuring they are updated with changes in regulations and industry trends.
* Work closely with Financial Reporting and Tax manager on new product developments and process improvement projects.
* Provide oversight of offshore teams' output and performance.
Knowledge and skills required:
* CA or CPA qualifications highly regarded.
* Tertiary degree Accounting/Commerce/Finance or other similar fields.
* 5+ years of relevant experience.
* Prior experience working within a Custodian, Superannuation fund, or Investment Manager accounting/tax team.
* Demonstrated understanding of the application of regulatory reporting requirements – APRA, ABS, BAS, PAYG.
* Technical understanding and practical application of accounting and tax concepts as they relate to Managed Investment Schemes (MIS's) and Superannuation funds.
* Understanding of different trust structures and entity types.
* Proficiency in utilizing Financial statements and tax reporting system tools, including Excel.