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Fund Accountant
- Posted07 October 2025
- LocationVictoria
- Job type Permanent or Full Time
- Discipline Finance & Accounting
- Reference1660385
Job Description
Company Overview
Our client is a leading investment management firm with a diverse portfolio across private credit, direct investments, and institutional mandates. With a reputation for disciplined investment practices and a commitment to excellence, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where high-performing individuals can thrive.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the fund accounting, operational, and administrative functions across a range of debt funds, direct investment funds, institutional mandates, and private investments. This role will suit a driven accounting professional seeking exposure to complex investment structures and the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance and investment professionals.
Responsibilities
To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Keeley Frawley on Kfrawley@sharpandcarter.com.au
Our client is a leading investment management firm with a diverse portfolio across private credit, direct investments, and institutional mandates. With a reputation for disciplined investment practices and a commitment to excellence, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where high-performing individuals can thrive.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the fund accounting, operational, and administrative functions across a range of debt funds, direct investment funds, institutional mandates, and private investments. This role will suit a driven accounting professional seeking exposure to complex investment structures and the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance and investment professionals.
Responsibilities
- Manage institutional investor funding calls, payments, and portfolio reconciliations
- Process investment and loan transactions, including drawdowns, repayments, and interest collection
- Review NAV calculations, unit pricing, accruals, and fund-level reconciliations
- Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and distribution statements
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting to clients and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal controls (including GS007)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to a culture of operational excellence
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Business or a related discipline
- CA/CPA qualified or near completion
- Experience in investment accounting, ideally gained within funds management, custody, or Big 4
- Exposure to Private Equity, Private Credit, or Direct Investments
- Strong technical understanding of reconciliations, distributions, and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills (experience with Python, SQL, or VBA advantageous)
- Familiarity with ARMnet or S&P WSO will be highly regarded
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Keeley Frawley on Kfrawley@sharpandcarter.com.au