An excellent opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Financial Accountant / Senior Auditor to make their first move from Chartered into a leading institutional investment organisation.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will join a high-performing finance function and gain broad exposure across financial reporting, fund accounting and a diverse portfolio of listed and unlisted investments.

This role would particularly suit a Senior Auditor currently working with Asset Management or Investment Management clients who is looking to take their technical accounting experience into a commercial environment.

The Role:

As part of the Financial Control team, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial and investment accounting activities, including:

- Management and statutory reporting across multiple investment funds.
- Financial and fund accounting.
- Review and preparation of statutory financial statements.
- Oversight of valuation processes across listed and unlisted assets.
- Working closely with outsourced fund administrators and other service providers.
- Daily, monthly and year-end financial controls.
- Review of fund expenses, management fees and associated calculations.
- Supporting external audit and financial reporting requirements.
- Providing financial analysis and technical accounting support.
- Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and reporting.




- Supporting projects across the broader Finance function.

The Requirements:

- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
- CA/CPA qualification Senior Auditor looking to make your first move into industry.
- CA or CPA qualification.
- Experience auditing Asset Management or Investment Management clients highly regarded.
- Alternatively, strong broader Financial Services audit experience will be considered.
- Exposure to funds, financial instruments and/or financial markets.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- The ambition and commercial mindset to develop within a sophisticated investment environment.

To Note:

- This is a fantastic opportunity to move from Chartered into a highly regarded institutional investment business and build genuine commercial experience across fund accounting, financial reporting and investment operations.
- You'll work alongside an experienced finance team, gain exposure to complex listed and unlisted investments and have the prospect to build on your technical accounting foundation in a highly commercial environment.
- Salary: $130,000-$150,000 package + up to 12.5% bonus.

If you're a Senior Auditor considering your first move from Chartered and have experience across Asset Management, Investment Management or broader Financial Services, please apply for a confidential discussion.

📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Sydney