Senior Fund Accountant

Perigon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group in Brisbane seeks an experienced accountant for a contract through to the end of March 2027. You will handle financial reporting, fund accounting and support a range of investment structures within a collaborative finance team.

The role suits a hands-on professional who can quickly take ownership, contribute to accuracy and control, and work effectively with stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund accounting, property accounting, financial reporting or a similar environment.
• Strong financial and management accounting skills.
• Experience working across multiple entities or complex reporting structures.
• A sound understanding of accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who can hit the ground running, work collaboratively with stakeholders and deliver accurate financial information within agreed timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial and management accounts.
• Supporting fund accounting activities, including NAV calculations, distributions and investor reporting.
• Managing financial reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting audit requirements.
• Assisting with accounting matters relating to acquisitions, disposals and consolidations.
• Supporting technical accounting and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with BAS preparation and other tax obligations.
• Monitoring financial covenants and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls.

Skills

Fund accounting

Property accounting

Financial reporting

Multi-entity reporting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced accountant to join an established investment management business in Brisbane on a contract through to the end of March 2027.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands on role offering exposure to financial reporting, fund accounting and a variety of investment structures within a collaborative and experienced finance team.

With an immediate start available, this opportunity would suit an experienced accountant who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of their responsibilities and make a positive contribution to the team.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial and management accounts.
• Supporting fund accounting activities, including NAV calculations, distributions and investor reporting.
• Managing financial reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting audit requirements.
• Assisting with accounting matters relating to acquisitions, disposals and consolidations.
• Supporting technical accounting and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with BAS preparation and other tax obligations.
• Monitoring financial covenants and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced accountant to join an established investment management business in Brisbane on a contract through to the end of March 2027.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands on role offering exposure to financial reporting, fund accounting and a variety of investment structures within a collaborative and experienced finance team.

With an immediate start available, this opportunity would suit an experienced accountant who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of their responsibilities and make a positive contribution to the team.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial and management accounts.
• Supporting fund accounting activities, including NAV calculations, distributions and investor reporting.
• Managing financial reporting across multiple entities and investment structures.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting audit requirements.
• Assisting with accounting matters relating to acquisitions, disposals and consolidations.
• Supporting technical accounting and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with BAS preparation and other tax obligations.
• Monitoring financial covenants and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls.

About You

We are looking for an experienced accountant who is technically capable, adaptable and comfortable working in a hands on environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience in fund accounting, property accounting, financial reporting or a similar environment.
• Strong financial and management accounting skills.
• Experience working across multiple entities or complex reporting structures.
• A sound understanding of accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Most importantly, you will be someone who can hit the ground running, work collaboratively with stakeholders and deliver accurate financial information within agreed timeframes.