Fund Accountant

About Our Client

An organisation within the financial services industry located in Melbourne.

Job Description

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund accounting and management reporting across investment funds and associated entities.
• Calculate and review Net Asset Values (NAVs), including underlying investment valuations, accruals, management fees, performance fees and fund expenses.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for investment funds, trusts, SPVs and other investment structures.
• Perform cash, investment, loan and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Account for private credit investments, including loan drawdowns, repayments, interest income, capitalised interest, fees and other investment-related transactions.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of investor distributions, capital calls and other investor transactions.
• Monitor fund liquidity and cash positions and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Support investor reporting, including preparation and review of periodic fund reports and investor statements.
• Work closely with Investment and Portfolio Management teams to ensure investment activity is accurately reflected within the accounting records.
• Liaise with external fund administrators, custodians, banks and other service providers.
• Assist with half-year and year-end statutory financial statements and coordinate information required by external auditors.
• Support tax compliance requirements across the funds and underlying investment structures.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and contribute to the continued development and improvement of fund accounting processes.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of systems, reporting tools and automation initiatives.
• Assist with new fund launches, investment structures and other ad hoc projects.

The Successful Applicant

• Approximately 2-5 years' experience across fund accounting, investment accounting, financial accounting or audit within funds management, financial services or professional services.
• Previous exposure to alternative investments, private credit, property funds, private equity, infrastructure or other unlisted investments would be highly regarded.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing NAVs, reconciliations, financial statements and investor reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
• High attention to detail and an ability to work effectively within reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across Finance, Operations and Investment teams.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with an interest in developing a long‑term career within investment management.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $180,000 AUD.
• Permanent full-time position based in Melbourne.
• Opportunities to work within the financial services industry.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7095913

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