Senior Analyst, Fund Accounting

UniSuper · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 16d ago

Senior Analyst, Fund Accounting

UniSuper
~$90k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Deliver end-to-end investment accounting and financial reporting for the Fund.
  • Analyse complex accounting and valuation matters, solve exceptions and support strategic finance initiatives.
  • Contribute to automation and process improvement opportunities.

About Us

UniSuper is a workplace where highly skilled professionals are empowered to Think Great and deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for our members. With a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration and care, your work contributes directly to members’ long-term financial security.

Make an impact by delivering accurate investment accounting and financial reporting that supports strong outcomes for our members.

The role

You will deliver end-to-end investment accounting and financial reporting for the Fund and its related investment entities. You will analyse complex accounting and valuation matters, solve exceptions and support strategic finance and investment operations initiatives.

  • Deliver accurate month-end and quarter-end close cycles, reconciliations, variance analysis and management reporting
  • Analyse complex journals, valuations, distributions, performance fee accruals, foreign exchange and derivatives accounting
  • Deliver investment accounting across asset classes and support reporting for special purpose vehicles
  • Analyse custodian-produced net asset values, trial balances and valuation feeds, and solve exceptions promptly
  • Support external and internal audit requests and contribute to the timely remediation of findings
  • Improve accuracy and timeliness by contributing to automation and process improvement opportunities

About you

You bring strong investment accounting expertise and enjoy solving complex problems with care and sound judgement. You work methodically, balance priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Experience in superannuation, fund management or custody
  • Strong knowledge of accounting, unit pricing, controls and reconciliation principles
  • Experience working with outsourced providers to deliver agreed service standards
  • Strong analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders

What We Offer

UniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:

  • $1,500 development funding
  • Study assistance and study leave
  • Additional paid leave
  • Community, Culture & Wellbeing Leave

It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.

If you feel you have the experience and skills required for this role, please apply!

Think Great. Create Great.

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Skills

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Analytical skillsAutomation and process improvementComplex journal analysisControls and reconciliation principlesCpa or ca qualificationDerivatives accountingFinancial reportingForeign exchange accountingInvestment accountingMethodical work approachOutsourced provider managementProblem solvingReconciliationStakeholder managementSuperannuation or fund management experienceValuationsVariance analysis

Licenses & certifications

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CaCpa

Perks & benefits

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$1,500 development fundingAdditional paid leaveCommunity, culture & wellbeing leaveStudy assistance and study leave

UniSuper

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