UniSuper is the custodian of our members' life savings. Everything we do is focused on delivering for our members through performance, accountability and collaboration. If you love working with passionate professionals, driving industry leading performance and want to make a meaningful difference for others now and into the future, you're in the right place.
Over 70% of all funds under management (FUM) are managed in-house by our dedicated Investments team. We strongly believe our in-house management strategy ultimately leads to 'greater retirement outcomes for our members' through lower fees, sustainable investment options and top quartile investment performance.
We are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant for a 12-month period, you will support the accuracy, integrity and control that helps UniSuper deliver strong financial outcomes for our members.
The role
The key focus of this role is supporting accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting and investment accounting for the Fund and its investment entities. You will contribute to robust financial control, data integrity, insightful analysis and practical improvements across processes, systems and controls.
You will:
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations and supporting workpapers
Analyse custodian-produced NAVs, trial balances and valuation feeds, and solve exceptions promptly
Support investment accounting across listed equities, fixed income, cash, derivatives, currency overlays, private equity, property, infrastructure and credit
Prepare and review General Ledger reconciliations, variance analyses and management reports




Support regulatory submissions and maintain documentation to evidence compliance with APRA prudential standards and internal policies
Improve accuracy and timeliness by identifying automation opportunities across reconciliations, exception management and reporting
About you:
You bring strong accounting, investment operations and stakeholder engagement experience, with the judgement to solve problems and deliver quality outcomes. You enjoy working with detail, data and deadlines, and you communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
You will bring:
CA or CPA qualification
Experience with superannuation, fund management or a custodian
Strong knowledge of accounting, unit pricing, control and reconciliation principles
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience working with outsourced provider relationships to support agreed service standards
Analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and logical approach
What We Offer
UniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:
Flexible working arrangements
It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don't meet all the requirements.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Fund Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 UniSuper
📍 Melbourne