Fund Accountant

This newly created role is crucial to our expanding organisation and offers a diverse range of responsibilities in fund accounting and fund administration, including unit registry. Working closely with the team leader, you'll play a crucial part in reporting requirements for various Australian-based funds, spanning venture capital, private credit, and agriculture asset classes. Your Responsibilities: As a Fund Accountant, you will be entrusted with a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including:

• Accurately recording investment-related transactions in accounting and reporting systems
• Collaborating with internal teams on financial and investment transaction information and documents
• Daily/weekly cash reconciliation for all administered funds
• Monthly/quarterly unit pricing calculations using the Xero ledger system
• Reconciling financial records to a high auditable standard
• Preparing and lodging quarterly Business Activity Statements
• Uploading payments on banking platforms and managing invoices and payments in Xero
• Assisting the Fund Operations Manager with investor and client queries
• Handling investor reporting, KYC paperwork, and investor liaison
• Updating data on the registry software promptly
• Creating investor reporting using registry software for Manager review
• Arranging monthly/quarterly income distributions
• Assisting in the setup of new funds
• Preparing year-end workpapers for all funds for tax agent review
• Liaising with clients, auditors, and tax agents for funds
• Assisting Manager with monthly invoicing

Desired Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business
• CPA, CFA, CMA professional qualification - highly regarded
• Minimum 4 years' work experience in a similar role
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services and knowledge of fund accounting or hedge fund industry
• Proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft packages
• Experience in Xero software - highly regarded
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Interest in working in a growing team and organisation

If you are a dedicated professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, where your adaptability and diverse skill set are valued, we encourage you to apply. This position offers growth opportunities, and training and support will be provided to ensure your success What we have to offer:

• Competitive and in-market compensation package
• Hybrid and work-from-home work arrangement
• HMO on hire for yourself and one dependent
• 20 Leave credits consumed at your discretion with up to 10 days commutable to cash
• Easy and open communication with Management team
• Fun and friendly work environment with regular team building and social activities