Our client is a major bank based in Melbourne who are looking to onboard a Senior Fund Accountant.
The Fund Administration Team is a customer-focused team servicing Asset Owners and Asset Managers.
The teams are responsible for the generation of accurate client service including:
Unit PricingFund AccountingReportingTax administrative servicesThey have extensive interaction and dealings with various managers and teams within the Operations Division including Fund Administration colleagues, Investment Administration teams, Custody Operations and other internal Securities Services teams namely the Risk Control & Finance function and Client Service Management.
All services delivered by this team are required to consider current legislative and regulatory requirements and they must comply with operational risk guidelines.
Also the investigation, management and resolution of any client queries and issues which are directed to the team.
Finally the team supports the ongoing fulfilment of service delivery to clients through representation alongside the Relationship Management function.
The Senior Fund Accountant plays an important role in supporting the service delivery of the Fund Administration team.
As part of the team, the Senior Fund Accountant will be assigned to specific Clients, who are either Asset Managers or Asset Owners.
The Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end deliverables for those clients.
The Senior Fund Accountant prepares and produces accurate and quality reporting in line with SLA targets.
Responsibilities: Senior Fund Accountants have direct client contact as they are responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of Client reports in accordance with SLA's.
This can include unit pricing, month end report packs, distribution calculations, taxable income calculation and BAS/GST once reports have been verified as correct.
Their role also comprises substantial inter-departmental contact and as such they require excellent interpersonal ability.
They have a service ethic and a quality focus applied in the way they operate and the work they produce.
As required, they investigate and assist with adhoc queries.
They consider and meet operational risk and compliance requirements in their work preparation and they maintain relevant compliance records.
They contribute to building and sustaining client relationships by supporting the efforts of the Account Managers, Client Services Managers and the broader team.
They are motivated to achieve individual and team goals and to growing their technical ability and knowledge.
They do this through participation in on-the-job training and education, remaining aware of policy and regulatory change.
They share their knowledge freely.
They also ensure their technical development is current through ongoing study or participation in industry groups.
Requirements: 2-4 year+ experience in fund accounting unit pricing and knowledge of tax services.Technical accounting ability.
Knowledge of fund accounting, reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function. Behavioural: Accountability - Committed to achieving the organisation's objectives.
Demonstrates perseverance and is accountable for own actions.Attention to detail - Ensures accuracy and implements processes to ensure quality of output.
Ensures high personal standards in all areas of work.Client Focus - Complete commitment to provide professional, intelligent and timely responses to our clients' needs and to changes in the market.Change management - Displays flexibility to change and is open to new ideas.
Encourages others to be open to innovation.
Values feedback and gives people scope and confidence to generate ideas.Communication - Oral: Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations.
Adjusting communication style to match the needs of the audience.Commitment - Committed to our customers, shareholders and employees.
Demonstrates enthusiasm towards the organization and motivation to add value and be part of the organization.Innovation - Proactively looks for opportunities for continuous improvement and thinks creatively.Responsiveness - Adapts when facing new or unforeseen situations.
Delivers on time the required service.Risk awareness - Adheres to the organisation's processes and procedures.
Demonstrates a good understanding of compliance issues and implements work practices that minimise operational and reputational risk.Team Orientation - Works with the team and the broader organisation towards shared goals and treats all colleagues and clients as partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr