Manager of Fund Accounting

CSC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC in Sydney, Australia seeks a Manager, Fund Services to lead day-to-day Fund/SPV administration for client portfolios. Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on enhancement of service delivery, quality, and compliance.

You will mentor onshore and offshore teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive growth through client onboarding and project initiatives. You bring 7+ years in fund administration, strong IFRS/AAS knowledge, and a professional accounting qualification, with excellent

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fund houses, fund administration, or professional accounting firms.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards (AAS).
• Professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Customer service focus and outcome orientation.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Fund/SPV administration for client portfolios, including financial statement prep and year-end coordination.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentor onshore and offshore team members.
• Act as senior point of contact for complex matters and escalation.
• Ensure work quality and final review of deliverables.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and property managers.
• Drive growth through client proposals, onboarding, and service expansion.
• Lead process and technology improvements, including SOC audit compliance for Australia team.
• Guide budgeting, workforce planning, and business management initiatives with Head of Fund Services.

Skills

Fund administration

IFRS knowledge

People management

Stakeholder management

Client service

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Fund Services

Job Location – Sydney, Australia

Shift - Monday - Friday, 9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Work mode - Hybrid

Job duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day service delivery for Fund/SPV administration for clients’ portfolio entities, including but not limited to review of monthly/quarterly management accounts, review and preparation of yearend 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.
• Provide strategic oversight of Fund/SPV administration services for a portfolio of client entities and lead, mentor and develop the team members onshore and offshore.
• Act as the central point of contact for a portfolio of Australian client accounts and as the senior escalation point for complex technical, operational, and client matters.
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and acting as the final level of review.
• 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 growth of the Australian business through active participation in new business opportunities, client proposals, onboarding activities, and service expansion initiatives.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including technology improvement and process change improvement, responsible for SOC audit compliance for Australia team.
• Lead and participate in strategic projects and business initiatives as required.
• 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 and the business, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
• Monitor key operational, financial, and service delivery metrics, identifying risks and implementing appropriate remediation and improvement actions.
• Support the Head of Fund Services, Australia in executing strategic objectives, budgeting, workforce planning, and business management initiatives.

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.

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.