JOB OVERVIEW

The Accountant will support the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer in managing the financial operations of both the management company and fund entities. This role will handle general accounting, financial reporting, and compliance while also assisting with fund administration, budgeting, and cash management functions. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in investment management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Process daily accounting transactions, including journal entries, and ledger maintenance.

• Process weekly bank and credit card reconciliations, follow up regularly with the team on outstanding receipts.

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment reconciliation.

• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Support the preparation of quarterly management reports

Fund Accounting and Administration

• Collaborate with external fund administrators to ensure accuracy in fund accounting and administration.

• Assist in fund-related calculations, including capital calls, management fees, and distributions.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly NAV reporting and quarterly fund performance reporting.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

• Contribute to variance analysis, identifying and explaining discrepancies between actual results and budgeted figures.

Cash Management and Treasury
• Support cash flow management for the firm and fund entities, optimizing liquidity.
• Assist in developing short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare supporting documentation for tax filings, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Assist with the completion of BAS, GST, and payroll tax submissions.
Systems and Process Improvement
• Identify areas for process improvement within accounting workflows.
• Support the implementation of best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy within the finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Australian accounting, experience in fund management is preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Dext) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ensures quality of work being delivered in a timely manner without being supervised
• Good oral and written communication skills