Job Description
About Our Client
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An organisation within the financial services industry located in Melbourne.
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Job Description
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Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund accounting and management reporting across investment funds and associated entities.
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Calculate and review Net Asset Values (NAVs), including underlying investment valuations, accruals, management fees, performance fees and fund expenses.
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Maintain accurate accounting records for investment funds, trusts, SPVs and other investment structures.
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Perform cash, investment, loan and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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Account for private credit investments, including loan drawdowns, repayments, interest income, capitalised interest, fees and other investment-related transactions.
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Assist with the preparation and processing of investor distributions, capital calls and other investor transactions.
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Monitor fund liquidity and cash positions and assist with cash flow forecasting.
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Support investor reporting, including preparation and review of periodic fund reports and investor statements.
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Work closely with Investment and Portfolio Management teams to ensure investment activity is accurately reflected within the accounting records.
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Liaise with external fund administrators, custodians, banks and other service providers.
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Assist with half-year and year-end statutory financial statements and coordinate information required by external auditors.
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Support tax compliance requirements across the funds and underlying investment structures.
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Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
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Maintain strong financial controls and contribute to the continued development and improvement of fund accounting processes.
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Support the implementation and enhancement of systems, reporting tools and automation initiatives.
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Assist with new fund launches, investment structures and other ad hoc projects.
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The Successful Applicant
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Approximately 2-5 years' experience across fund accounting, investment accounting, financial accounting or audit within funds management, financial services or professional services.
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Previous exposure to alternative investments, private credit, property funds, private equity, infrastructure or other unlisted investments would be highly regarded.
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A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
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CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, preferred.
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Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
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Experience preparing or reviewing NAVs, reconciliations, financial statements and investor reporting.
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Solid Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
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High attention to detail and an ability to work effectively within reporting deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across Finance, Operations and Investment teams.
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A proactive and collaborative approach with an interest in developing a long‐term career within investment management.
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What's on Offer
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Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $180,000 AUD.
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Permanent full-time position based in Melbourne.
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Opportunities to work within the financial services industry.
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Quote job ref: JN-**************

📌 Fund Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Victoria