Senior Fund Accountant - 9-month contract

An exciting opportunity has become available within our client's Private Equity Fund Accounting team. This group is responsible for delivering high-quality services to a prominent Private Equity client, operating collaboratively to meet all deliverables efficiently.

This role will be initially hired as a 9-month contract, with view to extend or go permanent for strong performance.

This role is open to applicants based in eitherMelbourne or Sydney – applicants in either location are encourged to apply!

Responsibilities:

- Delivering high-quality client service by fostering robust relationships with the Investment Advisor and other relevant third parties
- End-to-end involvement in the unit pricing process
- Completing monthly client money reports and bank reconciliations
- Managing full-cycle investor calls and distributions
- Building in-depth understanding of the client’s operational nuances and tailored processes
- Liaising closely with the client to address and resolve queries efficiently
- Coordinating with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
- Demonstrating solid knowledge of fund administration operations
- Managing cash-related tasks on an ad-hoc basis
- Executing payments through banking platforms
- Processing investor transfers and changes to contact/banking details
- Tracking and coordinating investor audit confirmations




- Assisting with fund tax reporting and overseeing fund closings
- Monitoring shared mailboxes and fulfilling tasks allocated by team leadership
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members
- Providing team support during peak periods and participating in task rotations
- Proactively identifying process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Contributing to ongoing refinement of internal controls and suggesting procedural enhancements

Skills / Experience Required:

- Prior experience as aSenior Fund Accountant with oversight and reviewing responsibility preferred
- CA or CPA qualified, with2–5 years of experience in fund administration gained within a reputable fund manager, custodian, or fund services provider
- Strong background in preparing financial statements underAASB / IFRS and managing external audits for investment funds
- Practical knowledge of Australian trust distribution calculations
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Positive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Initiative to document processes and build tools that enhance team effectiveness
- Ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously when required
- Advanced Excel skills;
- Reliable, adaptable, and collaborative team player able to operate under pressure

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📌 Senior Fund Accountant - 9-month contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Anton Murray Consulting
📍 Melbourne