Manager of Fund Accounting

CSC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonuses/commission

Job summary

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company seeking a Senior Manager, Fund Services in Sydney. You will lead the service delivery for Fund/SPV administration across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring timely financial reporting and high client satisfaction.

In this role, you will drive process improvements, manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and property managers, and contribute to new business proposals while mentoring a team and coordinating KYC and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant fund administration experience, preferably with fund houses or administrators.
• Strong IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) knowledge.
• Professional Accounting Qualification is mandatory; ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Fund/SPV administration for client portfolios, including monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Be the central point of contact for Australian client accounts.
• Coach and review team performance, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and property managers.
• Drive client relationship management and new business proposals.
• Lead process and technology improvements, SOC audit readiness, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate KYC requirements and compliance documentation; manage billing processes.

Skills

Fund administration experience

IFRS knowledge

Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)

Leadership & people management

Stakeholder management

KYC/compliance awareness

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

Objective of the job

The manager works with and reports to Senior Manager, Fund Services is responsible for managing the service delivery of Fund/SPV administration for a portfolio of Real Estate/Private Equity/Fund of Funds entities for our clients. The manager will work alongside the team to meet the clients’ expectations, to optimize the work processes and to maintain close contacts with clients.

Job Description

The manager works with and reports to Senior Manager, Fund Services is responsible for managing the service delivery of Fund/SPV administration for a portfolio of Real Estate/Private Equity/Fund of Funds entities for our clients. The manager will work alongside the team to meet the clients’ expectations, to optimize the work processes and to maintain close contacts with clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day service delivery for Fund/SPV administration for clients’ portfolio entities, including but not limited to preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, preparation of year end financial statements with full disclosure notes, coordination of year end audit, coordination of local tax compliance filings, and payment services for unit trusts and private companies.
• Act as the central point of contact for a portfolio of Australian client accounts.
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and acting as the final level of review. Providing appropriate coaching as necessary.
• Manage the relationships with other service providers in the industry, including auditors, tax advisors and property managers.
• Client Relationship Management & building and maintaining key relationships.
• Support the Australia business growth. Participate in new business proposals.
• Process improvements: including technology improvement and process change improvement, responsible for SOC audit compliance for Australia team, measuring potential risks as well as identifying areas which may add value for our clients.
• Be actively involved in specific projects where required.
• Lead coordination between the Compliance team and clients to ensure timely completion of KYC requirements, oversee preparation of client acceptance and regular review documentation, and ensure all compliance obligations are fully met .
• Manage the billing process for service fees, including issuance of invoices and oversight of timely fee collection.
• Review and monitor compliance and KYC procedures for fund investors, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

Required knowledge and experience

• 7 years plus of relevant work experience preferably in fund houses, fund administrators or professional accounting firms etc
• Experience in trust (MIT) accounting, Trust distribution calculation and management of the process, NAV calculation and tax compliance reporting, such as BAS reporting and income tax reporting;
• Professional Accounting Qualification is a must;
• Broad, in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Australian Accounting Standards (AAS);
• Possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate;
• Excellent people management skills as well as the ability to manage a diverse number of stakeholders;
• Customer service focus and performance outcome orientation with all stakeholders.
• Exceptional time management, organisational and analytical skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers .

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

About The Team

At CSC®, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It’s also the reason we’re the trusted partner of many of the world’s most successful organizations.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That’s why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In’s Best Places to Work.
• We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.