The Senior Fund Accountant at FNZ is a full-time, permanent role based in Sydney or Melbourne, reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting. This role is central to maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance for superannuation funds and managed investment schemes administered by FNZ. Key responsibilities include managing month-end reconciliations, handling accounts payable, overseeing expense and reserve management, preparing financial reports, and conducting tax reporting. Additionally, the role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to address operational matters, which is crucial for effective financial oversight and client satisfaction.
Working within the Fund Services team at FNZ Australia, the Senior Fund Accountant is expected to contribute to accurate and timely APRA regulatory reporting, statutory financial reporting, and audit support.
The responsibilities will include:
Record keeping - reconciling and preparing the month-end close.
Accounts payable - ensuring fees are deducted and paid on time.
Expense and reserve management - reporting to trustees on reserves, budgets, and expenditures.
Financial reporting - preparing reports and assisting with audits.
APRA regulatory reporting - annual and quarterly D2A & SDT reports.
Tax reporting - including activity statements, tax returns and true-ups.
Stakeholder management - communications with internal and external clients on operational matters.
Support junior staff, providing guidance and oversight as needed.
What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate?
CA or CPA-qualified candidate
Min 5 years of proven experience as a Senior Fund Accountant
Experience in preparing APRA Quarterly and Annual Reporting Forms
Experience in preparing Statutory Financial Reports
Experience managing, coaching or mentoring junior staff.
Relevant Technical Experience (helpful but not essential)
Knowledge of financial products and securities
Knowledge of tax in superannuation
Experience in superannuation wrap funds
Experience in managed investment schemes
Exposure to successor fund transfers
SQL and database management skills
What is in it for you?
Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world's largest companies.
Remuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority.
We provide significant financial rewards for high performing individuals.
Global career opportunities for our best employees at any of our offices in the UK, Canada, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand or China.
If this role has caught your attention - apply now! Applications are due to close on Sunday 24th November 2024.
*Please note that we will begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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