Senior Fund Accountant

Intuitive Recruitment Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Recruitment Pty is actively seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its finance team in Sydney. The role focuses on managing accounting and reporting for a portfolio of property funds and real assets, with exposure to acquisitions, valuations, distributions and investor reporting.

The successful candidate will have CA/CPA credentials and 3–6+ years’ fund accounting experience, especially in real estate funds or REIT structures, and strong Excel and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• 3–6+ years' experience in fund accounting, real estate funds, or related reporting.
• Experience with unlisted property funds, REITs, or real assets is highly regarded.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with fund accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting requirements for a portfolio of property and real estate investment funds.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with fund consolidations, unit pricing, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting deliverables.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate external audit requirements.
• Work closely with asset managers and operational teams to ensure accurate fund and asset-level reporting.
• Assist with acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and other property-related transactions.
• Monitor fund performance, cash flows, and investment reporting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, trust structures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements across fund finance and reporting functions.

Skills

Fund accounting

Property funds

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion)

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting systems

Job description

Managing Large Investment FundsBroad Role, Great Opportunity to progressGreat flex/work life balance including team lunches Senior Fund Accountant – Property & Real Assets

We are partnering with a highly regarded property investment and funds management business seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund accountant looking to gain exposure across a diverse portfolio of property and real asset funds, working closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative and high-performing environment. The role will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of property funds, supporting fund operations, investor reporting, statutory compliance, and fund performance analysis. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad role with exposure to acquisitions, valuations, distributions, and ongoing asset management activities.

Senior Fund Accountant – About the Role

Manage the accounting and reporting requirements for a portfolio of property and real estate investment funds.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements and management reports.

Assist with fund consolidations, unit pricing, distributions, and investor reporting.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting deliverables.

Support the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate external audit requirements.

Work closely with asset managers and operational teams to ensure accurate fund and asset-level reporting.

Assist with acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and other property-related transactions.

Monitor fund performance, cash flows, and investment reporting metrics.

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, trust structures, and regulatory requirements.

Identify and implement process improvements across fund finance and reporting functions.

The Successful Senior Fund Accountant Will

Demonstrate strong technical accounting capabilities within property funds, real assets, or funds management.

Take ownership of reporting deliverables and consistently meet tight deadlines.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, asset managers, and external service providers.

Display a proactive, hands-on approach with a strong attention to detail.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and commercial awareness.

Contribute positively to team culture and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business requirements.

Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• 3-6+ years' experience within fund accounting, property funds, real estate finance, or financial reporting.
• Experience working with unlisted property funds, REITs, real assets, or property investment structures is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of trust accounting, fund reporting, and financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills with exposure to fund accounting systems advantageous.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Why This Role

Join a growing property funds platform with an impressive portfolio of real assets.

Gain exposure across acquisitions, fund reporting, valuations, distributions, and investor reporting.

Work closely with experienced finance, funds management, and asset management professionals.

Excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive and high-performing team.

Strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Opportunity to build long-term expertise within the property funds and real assets sector.