Senior Fund Accounting - Associate
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Take senior ownership of client relationships, including query resolution, service reviews, and ensuring all deliverables are consistently met on time and to a high standard. Maintain and enforce documentation standards, including standard operating procedures and client-specific checklists, ensuring team-wide compliance. Lead process improvement and system development initiatives, proactively identifying bottlenecks and driving efficiency gains. Liaise with relationship managers, client service managers, and upstream and downstream teams to resolve issues and uphold service quality. Oversee the risk and control framework, escalating issues promptly and maintaining strong risk discipline across the team. This role offers broad exposure to Australian and Asia-Pacific investment markets for an experienced professional ready to take on greater accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fund operations, unit trust pricing, or fund accounting, with demonstrated seniority and team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international financial markets and instruments.
- Strong systems knowledge of HiPortfolio, Investone, or equivalent asset management and custody systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex client relationships, lead a team, and maintain a strong risk and control mindset.
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of or currently studying towards a Chartered Accountant, Certified Practising Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Master of Applied Finance qualification.
- Experience with superannuation funds or investment management unit trusts in Australia or Asia-Pacific.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives in a fund operations environment.
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