Senior Fund Accountant | Sydney | Permanent A well-established financial services business in Sydney is looking to add an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership over a portfolio of funds, mentor junior team members, and build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its people.

About the role You'll take day-to-day responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of fund accounting services across an allocated portfolio, acting as a technical point of reference for junior team members and a trusted point of contact for clients and other stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with genuine scope to grow into a team leadership position over time.

Key responsibilities Fund accounting and reporting

Prepare and review NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund accounting records

Manage the preparation and review of client and investor reporting packs

Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes

Assist with the preparation of annual and half-year financial statements

Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors as required

Reconciliations and controls

Oversee cash, investment and unit register reconciliations for allocated funds

Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating where appropriate

Ensure internal policies, procedures and checklists are consistently followed





Client and stakeholder management

Act as a key point of contact for client queries relating to your portfolio

Build strong working relationships with registrars, custodians and internal teams

Communicate proactively to avoid surprises and keep stakeholders informed

Team support and development

Review the work of junior fund accountants and provide constructive feedback

Support the onboarding and training of current team members

Share technical knowledge and act as a mentor within the team

Fund onboarding and technical knowledge

Assist with the onboarding of new funds, including reviewing key fund documents

Maintain a strong understanding of fund structures and reporting timetables

Stay across relevant regulatory and tax compliance requirements

What we're looking for

Tertiary qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

CA/CPA qualified, or well progressed towards qualification

5+ years' experience in fund accounting or financial services

Strong technical knowledge of NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund reporting

A keen eye for detail and solid understanding of risk and compliance concepts

Confidence reviewing the work of others and providing clear, constructive feedback

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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📌 Senior Fund Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Foundry Talent Partners
📍 Sydney