- This role includes but is not limited to preparing and reviewing unit prices, BAS/IAS calculations, Trust distributions and statutory accounts as per client SLA s
- The Senior Fund Accountant will report directly into the Account Manager
- The role covers a range accounting functions working on managed funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
- Oversight, review and preparation of daily NAV deliverables.
- Preparation and review of unit prices for managed investment funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies.
- Detailed review of distributable income calculations for managed investment funds and liaising with external tax parties.
- Review of BAS for managed investment funds.
- Preparation and review of general and special purpose accounts for retail and wholesale managed investment funds.
- Liaising with external audit parties to answer audit queries.
- Emphasis on client relationship management.
- Problem solving and implementing practical solutions.
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of risk and compliance controls.
- Training, mentoring, and providing feedback to junior staff members and makers.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Ability to understand local market and coordinate with clients, external service providers and internal departments
- CA/ CPA qualifications
- Experience in releasing NAV
- 3-5 years previous experience in an accounting role - fund accounting experience is preferable.
- All round grasp of accounting standards and taxation affecting the managed funds industry.
- Should have an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and their corresponding journals
- Excellent problem-solving skills and can demonstrate the ability to use previous industry experience to troubleshoot and implement practical solutions.
- Able to implement and complete project work both within teams and autonomously.
- Ability to research and analyse legislative requirements and changes, update policy documents, checklists, templates, and procedures.
- Ability to research ad-hoc issues and provide solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g., liaison with clients, external service providers and internal departments).
- Highly motivated, demonstrates initiative and can easily multi-task.
- High attention to detail is a necessity.
- Hands on approach to all tasks, eager to take full responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks.
- Willing to assist and prepare work for other senior staff and review work of junior staff.
- CA/CPA qualified.
- Willingness to work in 4:30 am shift and as per Australia market requirements.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
