Lead Financial Reporting Analyst

Due to the recent expansion globally and here in Australia we are looking for a **Lead Financial Reporting Analyst **to join the Global Fund Administration and Reporting team reporting to the Manager.

**What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?**
- Management and enhancement of fund administration tasks to ensure successful outcomes are delivered on all aspects of the Australian products
- Management and relationship building with Specialised Investment Managers (SIMs) to ensure they receive quality service
- Ensure proper oversight of service providers (e.g. registry, custody, administration, audit and tax)
- Develop and monitor timetables to cover major reporting functions e.g. distributions, quarter-end and year-end reporting, tax reporting, fund launches and ad hoc events
- Identify and escalate product/process issues and lead the team to resolve or improve processes going forward
- Work closely with team members in other locations
- Work globally to standardise internal and external reporting, such as board materials, expenses, yields, regulatory reporting and any other reporting we provide to our clients, as applicable per jurisdiction
- Ensure all Fund administration reporting meets internal and external stakeholder deadlines
- Ensure timely completion of all financial audit requirements
- Provide support and work effectively with other departments for on-boarding new products and other projects

**What **qualifications, skills and experience **would help someone to be successful?**
- University Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline
- CA or CPA qualification or equivalent
- At least 5 years post qualification experience in investment management operations, custodian bank, fund administration and/or fund audit
- Experience with automated financial and investment management and operations systems
- Thorough knowledge of the investment management industry and securities markets in Australia and Asia, including stock exchange and depository regulations and practices
- Experience with ETF's, specifically familiarity with reporting, including both statutory and stock exchange requirements
- Experience with Alternative investments, administration and reporting would be an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage and foster positive business relationship through efficient delivery of outcomes and empathetic appreciation of clients' needs
- Ability to manage tasks in multiple functions in a functional and geographical matrix organisation
- Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise workflow effectively
- Takes initiative and demonstrates ability to follow through with results
- Displays excellent client service and customer focus
- Ability to analyse complex problems and propose feasible options for resolution
- Ability to identify issues and appropriately escalate matters for senior management attention in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate progress and escalate issues/requirement or matters for senior management
- This is a full time, permanent role with the requirement to work in office at least 3 times a week

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