Manager - Fund Accounting - Private Capital

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting is recruiting for a Private Capital - Fund Accounting Manager in Sydney to take operational ownership of a high-performing private markets fund accounting team. You will partner with the Department Head on talent planning, resourcing and client transitions, drive process Change projects and maintain a sustainable, risk-controlled operating model.

Responsibilities include NAV and valuation workflows, KPI ownership, and ensuring ISAE 3402 II controls and strict payment and

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of financial services experience with private capital fund accounting.
• Minimum 5 years in people management.
• Expertise in alternative asset valuations and NAV lifecycle.
• Proficient with eFront Invest system, Excel, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Capital fund accounting team.
• Oversee NAV lifecycle, valuations, trial balances and fee calculations.
• Ensure ISAE 3402 II compliance and robust controls.
• Coordinate client reporting and onboarding of new business.
• Own KPI performance, SLAs, and risk indicators.

Skills

People management

Fund accounting

NAV lifecycle

Alternative asset valuations

eFront

Excel

Power BI

Tools

eFront Invest System

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a prominent global asset services firm with a powerful heritage and a commanding presence across Asia-Pacific. As a leading Tier-1 custodian powerhouse, they support the world's most sophisticated institutional investors with cutting-edge technology and deep market expertise.

Operating from high-calibre offices in the Sydney CBD, this institution is currently experiencing exponential growth within its alternatives division, driven by a rapid expansion of its premium client base.

They are seeking a Private Capital- Fund Accounting Manager to take comprehensive operational ownership of a high-performing private markets fund accounting team. In this critical leadership role, you will act as a strategic partner to the Department Head, optimising resourcing, leading onboarding and client transitions, and driving business change projects to maintain a sustainable, risk-controlled operating model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Private Capital fund accounting team and second-line managers.
• Partner with the Department Head on talent planning, resourcing, and skill matrix optimizations.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and senior escalation point for all service delivery issues.
• Lead the end-to-end NAV and valuation workflow, including trial balances and fee calculations.
• Oversee the control, review, and execution of all capital events on dedicated platforms.
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual institutional client reporting.
• Review and analyze investment documentation prior to instructing teams on direct/indirect payments.
• Ensure robust payment processing controls, including strict authentication checks and call-back procedures.
• Maintain absolute compliance with ISAE 3402 II standards, internal policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Own overall KPI performance across the division, including SLAs, error rates, and risk indicators.
• Represent the team in strategic forums and provide expert technical input for new business requests.
• Drive operational change, process reviews, client on-boarding, and responses to RFPs for new business.

Experience:

• The successful candidate will bring 10 to 15 years of financial services experience, including at least 5 years of proven people management capability and a strong background in private capital fund accounting.
• You possess deep technical expertise in alternative asset valuations and the end-to-end NAV lifecycle, alongside high proficiency in industry-standard platforms like eFront, advanced Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
• eFront invest system experience is highly preferred