Fund Accounting and Investment Operations | Multiple Opportunties

GOW Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gow Recruitment is partnering with leading global financial services organisations to recruit experienced professionals for Fund Accounting, Investment Operations and Portfolio Control roles in Australia. These opportunities involve supporting complex investment portfolios, institutional clients and fund management activities.

We seek candidates with strong technical knowledge across fund accounting, unit pricing, reconciliations and investment products, plus experience in operational change and

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of experience across Fund Accounting, Portfolio Control or Investment Operations.
• Strong understanding of investment products including fixed income, equities, FX and derivatives.
• Experience with reconciliations, NAV calculations, valuations or portfolio reporting.
• Familiarity with trade lifecycles, settlements and month-end activities.
• Exposure to system enhancements, change management and process improvements.
• Advanced Excel and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily fund accounting activities including NAV calculations and unit pricing.
• Performing cash, asset and position reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting investment portfolios across equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and alternatives.
• Collaborating with front/middle office, custody and fund administration for accurate trade processing.
• Reviewing fee calculations, corporate actions and month-end reporting.
• Investigating issues, identifying control gaps and driving process improvements.
• Participating in transformation initiatives including automation and AI enhancements.
• Assisting with business requirements, UAT and implementation of new processes.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely investment operations delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Investment products knowledge

NAV calculations understanding

Job description

Fund Accounting and Investment Operations | Multiple Opportunties

We are partnering with leading global financial services organisations to recruit experienced professionals across Fund Accounting, Investment Operations and Portfolio Control.

These opportunities offer the chance to work within established investment operations teams, supporting complex investment portfolios, institutional clients and fund management activities.

We are particularly interested in professionals with strong technical knowledge across fund accounting, unit pricing, reconciliations, investment products and financial markets, as well as those with experience in operational change, automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily fund accounting activities, including NAV calculations, unit pricing and investment valuations.
• Performing cash, asset and position reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving exceptions.
• Supporting investment portfolios across equities, fixed income, FX, OTC derivatives and alternative investments.
• Working closely with front office, middle office, custody and fund administration teams to ensure accurate trade processing and settlement.
• Reviewing management and performance fee calculations, corporate actions and month-end reporting.
• Investigating operational issues, identifying control gaps and improving existing processes.
• Supporting operational transformation initiatives, including automation, AI and system enhancements.
• Participating in business requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation of new processes.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely investment operations delivery.

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who offer:

• Approximately 3+ years of experience across Fund Accounting, Portfolio Control, Investment Operations, Middle Office or related financial services functions.
• Strong understanding of investment products, including fixed income, equities, FX, OTC derivatives and/or alternative assets.
• Experience with cash and asset reconciliations, unit pricing, NAV calculations, valuations or investment portfolio reporting.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle processes, settlements and month-end activities.
• System enhancement and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to investigate complex operational issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with investment management, custody or fund accounting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.