Fund Accountant

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!

At Iress, we make things happen

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

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The purpose of the Fund accountant is to assist in the preparation of funds’ financial accounts and financial activities for delivery to statutory bodies, in compliance with legal, professional and ethical standards. This will be done by maintaining the integrity of fund accounting records by ensuring all financial transactions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:

• Reconciliation of bank accounts

• Reconciliation of superannuation fund investment holdings

• Reviewing and paying fees and premiums

• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts

• Preparing statutory financial reports, including planning and liaising with auditors

• Management of daily unit prices and reconciliation of unit holdings with custodian

• Preparation of Business Activity Statements

• Preparation of APRA reporting both quarterly and annual

• Preparing trustee reports and compliance reporting

• Ensuring client service standards are met

• Examine current processes and recommend improvements

• Assist Fund Accounting Manager on all accounting related projects

 What you will bring:

• Previous experience in a fund accounting or similar role

• Formal superannuation qualifications (or the undertaking to complete RG-146 within 12 months of appointment)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications – CA/CPA qualified

• Practical experience with superannuation technology systems. Experience with Acurity will be highly regarded

• Genuine services skills and knowledge of all processes within superannuation/financial administration

• An ability to demonstrate a willingness and potential to learn, an ability to accurately follow procedures and genuine customer service skills

• Ability and desire to fully understand the financial and administration solution we are providing to our Key Clients.

• Strong numeracy skills, familiarity with spreadsheets and analytical and reporting tools

• Ability to work effectively within a team and with external and internal clients and stakeholders

• Track record of successful delivery; meeting deadlines with accuracy and quality

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Working knowledge of fund accounting, legislative and taxation issues

• Ability to prepare and deliver fund financials and statutory reports in the prescribed format, ensuring timetables are met and all parties are correctly notified

• Ability to use initiative to identify and recommend better processes to improve procedures

• Demonstrated adherence to processes and procedures to deliver quality services

Why work with us?
 

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends

• Hybrid working

• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral 

• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work

• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives

• Discounted health insurance premiums

• Access to learning and development programs through Udemy

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. 

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! 

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. 

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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Time TypeFull time