General Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an accountant ideally with investment fund experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial reporting and administration of a number of small Australian companies and a small number of wholesale investment funds. Typically they may be responsible for 10-15 small entities at any time, none of which have a large volume of transactions, but each of which have slightly different accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Administration:

  • Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for multiple investment funds in Xero
  • Prepare and review monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
  • Reconcile investment transactions, cash balances, and investment positions with external parties and software systems
  • Ensure all financial data is recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with trust structures
  • familiarity with Managed Investment Schemes (MIS)

Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare financial statements, investor reports, and other ASIC regulatory filings.
  • Assist with the preparation and review of annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
  • Generate and performance reports and financial summaries for investors.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant ASIC and ATO regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard fund assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.

Investments:

  • Assist with the onboarding of new investors and the processing of subscriptions and redemptions.
  • Reconciliation of bank accountseneral accounting tasks and financial records.

Required Skills:

  • Accounting
  • Documentation
  • Financial analysis
  • minimum 3-5 years experience in accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Must Have Skills:

  • Experience with accounting
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience with Xero accounting software

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Familiarity with accounting software
  • Knowledge of financial regulations
  • Familiarity with ASIC and ATO systems is preferable but not essential
  • CPA or equivalent certification is preferred but not essential

Benefits:

  • We are a remote-first company.