Senior Fund Accountant - 9-month contract

Melbourne
Asset Management
Contract or Temporary

An exciting opportunity has become available within our client’s Private Equity Fund Accounting team. This group is responsible for delivering high-quality services to a prominent Private Equity client, operating collaboratively to meet all deliverables efficiently.

This role will be initially hired as a 9-month contract, with view to extend or go permanent for strong performance.

This role is open to applicants based in either Melbourne or Sydney– applicants in either location are encourged to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality client service by fostering strong relationships with the Investment Advisor and other relevant third parties
• End-to-end involvement in the unit pricing process
• Completing monthly client money reports and bank reconciliations
• Managing full-cycle investor calls and distributions
• Building in-depth understanding of the client’s operational nuances and tailored processes
• Liaising closely with the client to address and resolve queries efficiently
• Coordinating with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
• Demonstrating solid knowledge of fund administration operations
• Managing cash-related tasks on an ad-hoc basis
• Executing payments through banking platforms
• Processing investor transfers and changes to contact/banking details
• Tracking and coordinating investor audit confirmations
• Assisting with fund tax reporting and overseeing fund closings
• Monitoring shared mailboxes and fulfilling tasks allocated by team leadership
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Providing team support during peak periods and participating in task rotations
• Proactively identifying process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Contributing to ongoing refinement of internal controls and suggesting procedural enhancements

Skills / Experience Required:

• Prior experience as a Senior Fund Accountant with oversight and reviewing responsibility preferred
• CA or CPA qualified, with 2–5 years of experience in fund administration gained within a reputable fund manager, custodian, or fund services provider
• Strong background in preparing financial statements under AASB / IFRS and managing external audits for investment funds
• Practical knowledge of Australian trust distribution calculations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Initiative to document processes and build tools that enhance team effectiveness
• Ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously when required
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Reliable, flexible, and collaborative team player able to operate under pressure