Month-end close, DPR, fair value and investment accounting across a diversified portfolio Private investment office with a substantial diversified investment and property portfolio Sydney CBD location | Full time, permanent role Drive Complex Portfolio Reporting The Company This is a well-established, privately held investment office based in Sydney CBD, managing a substantial and diversified portfolio across direct real estate and a range of financial assets. The finance function is being strengthened and professionalised under new leadership, and this role is at the centre of that effort. The team is close-knit with a culture built on longevity and minimal red tape. The person who takes this role will work directly alongside the Financial Controller from day one, with real input into how the function is shaped going forward. Key highlights include: Full ownership of investment accounting across a diversified multi-asset class portfolio Daily Performance Report production and mark-to-market reporting across the investment portfolio High visibility to senior leadership in a lean, high-stakes, non-corporate environment The Role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on investment accounting role covering the full lifecycle of a diversified portfolio. You will own the Daily Performance Report, investment entity accounting, and management reporting across multiple asset classes and holding structures. Daily Performance Report (DPR): daily tracking of investment valuations and mark-to-market movements across a range of listed and unlisted assets Month-end close for investment entities: journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Monthly management reporting for the investment portfolio across all asset classes Investment accounting: acquisitions, disposals, fair value movements, distributions, and capital transactions Consolidation across multiple investment entities and holding structures Debt facility reporting, covenant compliance, and treasury-related reporting Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards Tax compliance, including BAS, PAYG, and income tax Board reporting pack preparation and support Contributing to finance system and process improvement initiatives Your Background You are a CA or CPA qualified accountant with investment or fund accounting experience who is ready to take ownership from day one. You are energised by the chance to help refresh and strengthen a finance function in a high-profile investment environment, and you bring rigour, initiative, and genuine commercial curiosity. 5 years in investment accounting, fund accounting, financial accounting, or audit Experience with listed securities, fixed income, property funds, or other investment asset classes Background in investment management, property funds, private equity, infrastructure, or real assets preferred Experience across complex group structures and multi-entity environments Advanced Excel skills Experience with enterprise ERP systems is highly regarded Self-starter who can absorb a new environment quickly and add value from day one Comfortable working in a lean, evolving environment where you can genuinely shape how things are done If you are keen to find out more about this Senior Investment Accountant position, please contact John Salter at Richard Lloyd on , quoting reference 10025 or click on 'apply now' below. Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.
