Senior Funds Finance Manager (6-Month Contract)

Morgan McKinley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead fund accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance across an assigned portfolio on a six-month fixed-term contract. You will drive the accounting for transactions/restructures and partner with fund managers to ensure accurate, timely financial outcomes.

You will manage investor reporting, liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements, controls and team development in a fast-paced funds

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• At least eight years of accounting or professional services experience.
• Experience leading the accounting treatment of transactions and restructures.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Own fund accounting, financial reporting and reporting timetables across an assigned portfolio of funds.
• Partner with fund managers on distributions, management fees, transactions and the establishment of new funds.
• Lead the accounting treatment and financial close for transactions and restructures, including unit issuances and redemptions.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements, board papers and month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting.
• Manage fund tax compliance, including quarterly taxable income statements, annual tax returns and monthly BAS workings.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, auditors and other senior stakeholders, proactively managing queries and escalations.
• Review financial reporting, investor reports, unit pricing, trial balances, consolidation entries and distribution calculations.
• Strengthen financial controls, improve documentation standards and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, automation and resourcing.
• Support development of team members, building technical capability and contributing to recruitment where required.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Funds management experience

Stakeholder management

Strong accounting skills

Autonomy in high-volume environment

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

HFM

Job description

Morgan McKinley seeks an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead fund accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance across an assigned portfolio on a six-month fixed-term contract. You will drive the accounting for transactions/restructures and partner with fund managers to ensure accurate, timely financial outcomes.

You will manage investor reporting, liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements, controls and team development in a fast-paced funds