Job Description
Our client, a large top tier Global Asset Manager, are looking for a Senior Fund Accounting Specialist, responsible for the for the Tax Accounting and Distribution process for their Australian business.
n
This newly created, permanent roles, will have oversight of the external fund administrators who have responsibility for fund accounting duties for a large number of high value funds.
n
In this fund manager side, review focussed position, the successful candidate will be looking to build on their fund accounting experience in a Fund manager where they can develop their career.
n
Key responsibilities include:
n
n
Responsible for the Fund Accounting oversight and review of external Fund administrators work.
n
Deliver accurate and timely tax reporting
n
Manage auditors throughout the tax audit process
n
Review and maintenance of fund tax profiles and security static data used to drive reporting and tax calculations
n
Assist in the completion of projects, including testing of tax templates
n
Design and implementation of fund control framework
n
Execution of control checks
n
Reviewing accuracy of unit prices calculated by external administrator
n
Responding to internal and external fund accounting queries
n
Oversight, co-ordination and review of fund distributions
n
Oversight and management of third-party vendors (fund accountants, administrators, custodians) related to the Funds
n




Coordinate and communicate inquiries to appropriate internal departments
n
Develop reports for Funds Management, operation committee, Boards & Management
n
Support Account Management and business development activities. e.g. reports and advise
n
Support Fund Launches
n
Manage various projects related to process improvements, procedure and systems development
n
n
Experience/Knowledge:
n
n
CA/CPA qualified with highly regarded training in either a Big 4 environment or a reputable business services firm, bringing strong technical foundations and polished stakeholder communication.
n
Experience across listed environments, financial services, or investment‐related tax, demonstrating comfort with complex structures, governance, and advisory.
n
Currently in a tax‐dominant role (or seeking to remain tax‐focused), with clear motivation to deepen technical tax capability rather than broad finance or treasury.
n
Presents confidently, communicates clearly, and is well‐regarded by senior stakeholders; able to operate effectively with Heads of Tax, CFOs, and senior finance leaders.
n
Recognised for robust technical grounding, high-quality deliverables, and the disciplined approach that comes from Big 4 or top-tier business services training.
n
n
This role represents a great opportunity to a growing business within a positive working environment, where work /life balance and workplace flexibility is actively promoted.

📌 Senior Accountant, Fund Tax Distribution - Global Investment Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Intuitive Recruitment
📍 New South Wales