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Overview
This role includes but is not limited to preparing and reviewing unit prices, BAS/IAS calculations, Trust distributions and statutory accounts as per client SLA’s. The Senior Fund Accountant will report directly into the Account Manager. The role covers a range accounting functions working on managed funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
- Oversight, review and preparation of daily NAV deliverables.
- Preparation and review of unit prices for managed investment funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies.
- Detailed review of distributable income calculations for managed investment funds and liaising with external tax parties.
- Review of BAS’ for managed investment funds.
- Preparation and review of general and special purpose accounts for retail and wholesale managed investment funds.
- Liaising with external audit parties to answer audit queries.
- Emphasis on client relationship management.
- Problem solving and implementing practical solutions.
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of risk and compliance controls.
- Training, mentoring, and providing feedback to junior staff members and makers.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Ability to understand local market and coordinate with clients, external service providers and internal departments
- CA/ CPA qualifications
- Experience in releasing NAV
- 3-5 years previous experience in an accounting role – fund accounting experience is preferable.
- All round grasp of accounting standards and taxation affecting the managed funds industry.
- Should have an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and their corresponding journals
- Excellent problem-solving skills and can demonstrate the ability to use previous industry experience to troubleshoot and implement practical solutions.
- Able to implement and complete project work both within teams and autonomously.
- Ability to research and analyse legislative requirements and changes, update policy documents, checklists, templates, and procedures.
- Ability to research ad-hoc issues and provide solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g., liaison with clients, external service providers and internal departments).
- Highly motivated, demonstrates initiative and can easily multi-task.
- High attention to detail is a necessity.
- Hands on approach to all tasks, eager to take full responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks.
- Willing to assist and prepare work for other senior staff and review work of junior staff.
- CA/CPA qualified.
- Willingness to work in 4:30 am shift and as per Australia market requirements.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients’ needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.
Our HUB in Mumbai has people working from state-of-the-art premises and plays a strategic role by providing operations processing and technology services and support, for Link Group businesses across the globe. We are rapidly growing our Mumbai team to build greater capability within the organisation, and provide specialised local services supported by the strength and scale of Link Group’s global operations and knowledge base.
Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
