Senior Financial Accountant

This leading Australian fund manager has been the pinnacle of performance and innovation for the last 20 years. They are currently seeking a senior financial accountant on an interim basis, with strong potential to move into a permanent role.

Responsibilities:

As a senior financial accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Client Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports to clients, ensuring adherence to their specific requirements.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Client and Auditor Management: Serve as a key point of contact for clients and auditors, addressing their inquiries and providing necessary support.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve client issues and respond to ad hoc queries, demonstrating a commitment to excellent client service.
• Accounting Support: Address accounting and general ledger queries from both internal business units and clients.
• Process Improvements: Collaborate in assisting with related systems, process, or internal change initiatives, actively contributing to process improvements.

Experience and Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Approximately 7+ years of commercial experience in financial services accounting or financial reporting.
• A strong understanding of fund accounting, reporting, and related operational risk and compliance requirements within the client service function.
• A degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA).
• Proficiency in using central accounting systems and producing reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients and internal stakeholders.