Manager, Superannuation Fund Reporting

Leads the daily operations of a team that reviews complex fund financial reporting deliverables completed by third party service providers to verify Leads the daily operations of the Fund Administration Superannuation team that coordinates and reviews complex superannuation fund financial reporting deliverables, including APRA returns, completed by third party service providers to verify accuracy and assist in resolving issues. Leads the development, implementation, and administration of various strategic initiatives within the department.

**About Vanguard**

Vanguard Australia has been helping investors achieve their long-term financial goals for over 20 years. Serving institutional and individual clients, and financial advisers, we offer investment solutions that are low-cost, diversified and robust through time.

With more than AUD $11 trillion in assets under management Vanguard is one of the world’s largest global investment management companies. In Australia we partner with institutional clients, financial advisers and individual investors to offer low-cost investment solutions. Our comprehensive range of managed funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and tailored investment solutions are built to support long-term investment success for our clients.

**Core Responsibilities**

1. Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

2. Performs analytical review of financial and APRA reports for superannuation fund for accuracy. Validates results and performs control checks to ensure accurate results from service providers. Resolves data issues or requests for information.

3. Oversees the completion of the group's key deliverables. Coordinates and reviews APRA returns, monthly management reporting and financial reports for accuracy. Analyses financial reports, and researches and resolves items that exceed established tolerance levels.

4. Coordinates and completes superannuation fund APRA returns and financial statements in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements. Serves as central point of contact and technical expert for the department. Shares knowledge and assists colleagues with problem resolution.

5. Drives business results through statistical analysis of business processes, team, and clients. Leads initiatives to reduce business risk and improve processes based on data collected.

6. Develops and implements operational plans to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Works with management in the planning, development, and execution of short
- and long-range goals.

7. Oversees maintenance of documentation of procedures and workflows to ensure consistent compliance of all key controls.

8. Manages policies and procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations for process improvements. Ensures controls are implemented and executed to mitigate risk.

9. Develops and maintains broad understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and ensures compliance. Keeps current on regulatory changes that will affect superannuation fund APRA returns and financial statement disclosures and works with third party service providers and auditors to develop and implement changes.

10. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of five years related work experience in Superannuation APRA/financial reporting.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.

**Inclusion Statement**

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

**Future of Work**

During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.

As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and c