Our client, a large top tier Global Asset Manager, are looking for a Senior Fund Accounting Specialist, responsible for the for the Tax Accounting and Distribution process for their Australian business. This newly created, permanent roles, will have oversight of the external fund administrators who have responsibility for fund accounting duties for a large number of high value funds. In this fund manager side, review focussed position, the successful candidate will be looking to build on their fund accounting experience in a Fund manager where they can develop their career. Key responsibilities include: Responsible for the Fund Accounting oversight and review of external Fund administrators work. Deliver accurate and timely tax reporting Manage auditors throughout the tax audit process Review and maintenance of fund tax profiles and security static data used to drive reporting and tax calculations Assist in the completion of projects, including testing of tax templates Design and implementation of fund control framework Execution of control checks Reviewing accuracy of unit prices calculated by external administrator Responding to internal and external fund accounting queries Oversight, co-ordination and review of fund distributions Oversight and management of third-party vendors (fund accountants, administrators, custodians) related to the Funds Coordinate and communicate inquiries to appropriate internal departments Develop reports for Funds Management, operation committee, Boards & Management Support Account Management and business development activities. e.g. reports and advise Support Fund Launches Manage various projects related to process improvements, procedure and systems development Experience/Knowledge: 5 years of experience in a similar role with either a Fund Manager, Administrator or Custodian. A firm understanding of fund accounting (including accounting systems), exposure to a broad range of fund structures is a plus. Experience in Support/reporting for income/yield-oriented fund types with Strong knowledge of the operational components of Net Asset Value calculation and various asset/security types. Strong knowledge of Tax and Trust Distributions process. Ability to develop robust control frameworks Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This role represents a great opportunity to a growing business within a positive working environment, where work /life balance and workplace flexibility is actively promoted.
