Financial Accountant

Sydney CBD | Permanent | Financial Services

The Prospect

An excellent chance for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a sophisticated investment and financial services setting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for management and statutory reporting across multiple investment funds, while gaining exposure to complex financial instruments, asset valuations, fund accounting and financial markets.

This role will suit a technically strong CA/CPA who enjoys working in a complex environment and wants exposure beyond traditional financial accounting.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:
Complete management and statutory reporting across multiple investment funds
Undertake financial and fund accounting activities
Review valuations across listed and unlisted investments
Work closely with outsourced fund administrators and custodians
Prepare and review statutory financial statements
Complete daily, weekly and monthly financial controls and month-end activities
Review fund expenses, management fees and fee revenue calculations




Prepare and lodge external financial returns
Liaise with investors, auditors, custodians and other key stakeholders
Support annual audit and financial statement processes
Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and reporting
Support projects focused on improving fund oversight and operational efficiency

About You

You will ideally have:
CA or CPA qualification
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
Experience within financial services, funds, investment management, corporate treasury or a Chartered environment
Strong understanding of financial instruments and financial markets
Exposure to fund accounting and investment products highly regarded
Solid financial reporting and technical accounting knowledge
Advanced Excel capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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