Senior Fund Accounting Consultant - Australia

Northern Trust Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant, Fund Accounting to oversee Unit Pricing and Unit Registry for FA clients. The Melbourne team signs off and acts as the first client contact, with pricing done in Bangalore and Manila.

You will collaborate across Australia FA teams, manage hard close, month-end processes, and participate in new client implementations and transitions. The role reports to the Manager, Fund Accounting, with Melbourne or Sydney as possible bases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a related role or function.
• Knowledge of fund accounting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fund accounting work aligned to team priorities.
• Lead development and enhancements of fund accounting processes and controls.
• Analyze accounting data, cash activity, and reconciliations to identify trends and risks.
• Resolve complex fund accounting issues with sound judgment and best practices.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, accurate fund accounting deliverables and compliance.
• Develop or improve documentation, tools, and templates for efficiency.
• Collaborate across fund accounting, operations, client service, technology teams.
• Lead smaller fund accounting projects and knowledge sharing with peers.
• Offer guidance to colleagues and support onboarding and skill development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Northern Trust in Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant, Fund Accounting to oversee Unit Pricing and Unit Registry for FA clients. The Melbourne team signs off and acts as the first client contact, with pricing done in Bangalore and Manila.

You will collaborate across Australia FA teams, manage hard close, month-end processes, and participate in new client implementations and transitions. The role reports to the Manager, Fund Accounting, with Melbourne or Sydney as possible bases.