The Company
Our client is a well-established investment management business with a growing funds platform and a strong reputation for disciplined investing and client partnership. Known for its collaborative, high-performing culture, the business is continuing to scale and is seeking an experienced Senior Fund / Investments Accountant to join their Finance team
The Role
Reporting to a Finance Manager this role is responsible for the fund accounting, operational and administrative functions across a portfolio of debt and private credit funds. You will be a key point of contact for institutional investors, custodians and service providers, and will play an important role in ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the fund suite.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing day-to-day fund accounting for a portfolio of debt and credit funds, including cash movements, drawdowns, reconciliations and NAV oversight
Acting as a key point of contact for institutional investors and custodians, resolving discrepancies and delivering accurate, timely reporting
Overseeing tax and compliance obligations, from BAS lodgements through to annual financial statements and year-end reviews




Providing technical accounting expertise on complex transactions and supporting broader process and systems improvement initiatives
The Successful Candidate
You will be a detail-oriented fund/investment accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cooperative environment and is comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with a continuous improvement mindset. You'll bring:
A relevant tertiary degree (Commerce, Finance or Business)
CA or CPA qualification
Exposure to private equity, private credit or direct investments
Investment accounting experience within funds management, a custodian, or a large accounting firm
Proven expertise in unit pricing, reconciliations, distributions and financial reporting
Advanced Excel skills
High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders
A commitment to accountability, ethical conduct and client service excellence
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team within a business that genuinely values partnership, collaboration and ambition.

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📌 Senior Fund Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Melbourne