Senior Fund Accountant

Foundry Talent Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Talent Partners is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant in Sydney to own a portfolio of funds, mentor juniors and drive long-term career growth within a collaborative financial services environment.

The role focuses on accurate fund accounting delivery, client liaison and leadership development, with a hands-on approach and potential to progress into a leadership position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fund accounting or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund reporting.
• Proven ability to review complex fund accounting data and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund accounting records.
• Manage client and investor reporting packs and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes.

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV calculations

Unit pricing

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification or progress

Job description

Senior Fund Accountant | Sydney | Permanent

A well-established financial services business in Sydney is looking to add an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership over a portfolio of funds, mentor junior team members, and build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its people.

About the role

You'll take day-to-day responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of fund accounting services across an allocated portfolio, acting as a technical point of reference for junior team members and a trusted point of contact for clients and other stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with genuine scope to grow into a team leadership position over time.

Key responsibilities

Fund accounting and reporting

• Prepare and review NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund accounting records
• Manage the preparation and review of client and investor reporting packs
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes
• Assist with the preparation of annual and half-year financial statements
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors as required

Reconciliations and controls

• Oversee cash, investment and unit register reconciliations for allocated funds
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating where appropriate
• Ensure internal policies, procedures and checklists are consistently followed

Client and stakeholder management

• Act as a key point of contact for client queries relating to your portfolio
• Build strong working relationships with registrars, custodians and internal teams
• Communicate proactively to avoid surprises and keep stakeholders informed

Team support and development

• Review the work of junior fund accountants and provide constructive feedback
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members
• Share technical knowledge and act as a mentor within the team

Fund onboarding and technical knowledge

• Assist with the onboarding of new funds, including reviewing key fund documents
• Maintain a strong understanding of fund structures and reporting timetables
• Stay across relevant regulatory and tax compliance requirements

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualified, or well progressed towards qualification
• 5+ years' experience in fund accounting or financial services
• Strong technical knowledge of NAV calculations, unit pricing and fund reporting
• A keen eye for detail and solid understanding of risk and compliance concepts
• Confidence reviewing the work of others and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills