Senior Private Capital Fund Accountant — Client-Focused Ops Leader

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting is seeking a Private Capital Fund Accountant or Senior Fund Accountant to join its Private Capital team. The role supports business operations and client activities across the organisation, reporting to Assistant Manager.

You will work with Risk, Compliance, and Relationship Management teams to ensure service delivery and governance. Ideal candidates have 2-5+ years in financial services, with fund accounting experience, and a degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in financial services, ideally with exposure to Private Capital or Fund Administration.
• Degree qualified in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of fund accounting, unit pricing, taxation, valuation of private capital assets, and financial reporting.
• Experience in change management, process improvement, and operational optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic solutions to meet client and business needs.
• Understanding of Investment Administration and its broader impact within financial operations.
• Proven experience managing clients and auditors at year-end.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, able to engage professionally at all levels.
• High degree of accuracy, accountability, and integrity, with a strong commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage all capital call, distribution, valuation, and secondary transaction processes with accuracy and control.
• Review capital call instructions, client reporting, and asset setups, liaising with Legal, Fund Managers, and clients.
• Conduct AML/KYC/FATCA reviews and support regulatory and statutory reporting across the client base.
• Lead client onboarding, restructures, and product development, ensuring a consistent and efficient operating model.
• Drive process improvement and re-engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Serve as first point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance and escalation support.
• Participate in senior client meetings and contribute technical input for RFPs, tenders, and due diligence.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure operational integrity and governance standards.
• Support year-end reporting and monitor SLA/KPI compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Private Capital, influencing continuous improvement and client service excellence.

Education

Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Anton Murray Consulting is seeking a Private Capital Fund Accountant or Senior Fund Accountant to join its Private Capital team. The role supports business operations and client activities across the organisation, reporting to Assistant Manager.

You will work with Risk, Compliance, and Relationship Management teams to ensure service delivery and governance. Ideal candidates have 2-5+ years in financial services, with fund accounting experience, and a degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.