About La Trobe FinancialAustralia's premier Alternative Asset Manager since 1952.
Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $20 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney.
For over 70 years, we have been trusted to deliver marketing leading returns and to provide financial solutions that make dreams into reality.The OpportunityAs part of the Financial Control team within the Finance Division, this role has the primary responsibility for the planning, implementation and management of the finance activities of domestic and global Fund(s) and the activities of the Responsible Entity while fulfilling any assigned duties and specific responsibilities described in the Compliance Plan as a relevant Responsible Officer.
As Head of Fund Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the Fund Financial Control team through their month-end, quarter-end and year-end deliverables, together with collaborating with the Asset Management Division in supporting the development of new product initiatives inclusive of diversified direct property fund, equities fund, infrastructure fund and the alike.You will take a leading role in driving automation projects, to deliver efficiencies across the Division, ensuring internal compliance and controls are met.
You will collaborate with other members of the Finance, Asset Management, Legal Divisions and key stakeholders across Risk and Compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee, lead and manage the Fund Financial Control team and core functions (including fund accounting, financial reporting, cash/treasury processes and controls, operational activities, audit and taxation processes and Regulatory dealings) as required.Co-ordinate the provision of daily, monthly, quarterly and forward-looking consolidated financial and treasury positions.Take ownership of the daily, monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting (as applicable) that meets all internal and external reporting requirements.Prepare high quality presentations, supporting analysis and strategic insights for management.Directly manage a team of direct reports, maintaining a high-performance and positive work environment, focussed on building talent, delivery and the resolution of all accounting issues.Key point of contact for the Fund(s), assisting the business with ad-hoc and recurring requests.Lead the monthly Management Reporting and annual Statutory Reporting Requirements for the Fund(s), including liaison with the auditors to resolve all queries and issues.Review of all Fund(s) Net Asset Value (NAV) and unit pricing (daily and monthly, as applicable).Lead the delivery for AIIR, FATCA, CRS and other regulatory lodgements.Quarterly Board and Compliance Committee Reporting, including the preparation of accounting technical and position papers, which relate to the Fund(s) and Responsible Entity (RE) as required.Responsibility for finance and product initiatives and projects as required.About YouEight to ten (10) years of accounting experienceThree (3) of the most recent years within the Asset Management sector in a finance leadership roleDetailed working knowledge of the MIS sector, including property fund experienceChartered Accountant / CPAHigh attention to detailAbility to multi-task and work to critical deadlinesKnowledge of Technology One software is highly advantageousTake ownership of tasks from formulation to completionResults-oriented with an analytical, problem-solving and can-do mindsetEmployee BenefitsFlexible working arrangementsPaid Birthday LeavePaid volunteer daysAbility to purchase additional LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training opportunitiesSocial EventsRetail discounts with Reward GatewayPlease note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.