Head of Fund Accounting

12 hours ago


Melbourne, Australia FNZ Full time

We are seeking a Head of Fund Accounting to join our dynamic Fund Services team in Melbourne. In this role you will lead the Fund Accounting team in maintaining financial records for superannuation funds and IDPS accounts administered by FNZ. You will be fundamental in the delivery of appropriate accounting outcomes, strong financial controls and service excellence. Key responsibilities include setting strategic direction, driving system enhancements, strengthening risk controls, and overseeing governance frameworks. You’ll also manage auditors and client interactions, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement across client groups while aligning with industry best practices.

The Fund Accounting team prepares and reviews management accounts, regulatory returns, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, tax agents, and auditors. They also monitor regulatory and financial changes, ensuring successful project implementation and compliance with industry standards.

The responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership and coaching to the Fund Accounting Team to build a high performing unit and deliver success through team engagement.- Accountable for financial outputs, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery of month end close, compliance and statutory obligations are being met.- Oversight of all Fund accounting procedures, records and reconciliations to ensuring integrity as related to Fund level financial reporting.- Supervision of the fund’s financial statements preparation process.- Influence the strategic direction and takes responsibility for the full range of fund accounting functions, including documenting processes, developing standard templates, service standards and operational agreements.- Presentations to FNZ funds/trustees to provide oversight and reporting on financial activities relating to the Super Funds and IDPS and ensure appropriate approval of regulatory documents.- Ensure successful delivery of annual and half year financial statements and regulatory returns of FNZ’s Registered Superannuation and Non-Superannuation Entities.- Develop and promotes organisational strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines for organisational growth.- Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.- Support the Head of Fund Services on a range of strategic and operational projects.- Develops organisational capabilities to drive innovation. Leads and plans the development of innovation capabilities and implementation of innovation processes, tools and frameworks.- Monitoring and adherence of Australian Accounting standards and legislation in relation to all operations and responsibilities of the Fund Account Team.- Considers tax legislative changes and ATO rulings relevant to Super Funds and Wealth management.-
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience of leading a Fund Accounting team- Ideally possess broad Super & IDPS product knowledge in a Wrap and Workplace Super context.- Proven Experience in leading a team accountable for preparing APRA Quarterly and Annual Reporting Forms- Proven Experience in preparing Statutory Financial Reports- Detailed knowledge of tax in superannuation and investment products- Proven ability to drive change- Embrace our business - high profile contributor to the FNZ Wrap business- Possess an analytical mind - be able to assess data or situations from multiple angles and make decisions and ability to problem-solve.- Solutions focussed, hardworking and positive attitude.

Why should you join us?- A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home.- A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive health insurance, Life insurance, additional annual leave days after your first 12 months, sick days, and more.- Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.- We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more.- About FNZ_
- FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back._
- We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution._
- We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA)._
- Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future._


  • Head of Funding

    2 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Renova Talent Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

    Shape Funding Strategy: Lead securitisation and wholesale funding initiatives with real impact on growth and balance sheet outcomes.Senior Leadership Role: Join a fast-growing, innovative financial institution and influence a high-performing Treasury team.Tangible Career Impact: Drive complex funding programs and Treasury process improvements.Genuine...

  • Senior Accountant

    6 hours ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 268 Fund Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Senior AccountantLocation: Melbourne CBD | Flexible Hours for the right candidateAbout Us:268 Fund is a fast-growing Fund Management company specialising in property investments throughout Australia. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the financial accounts of the funds as well as the corporate...

  • Fund Accountant

    1 week ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Robert Half Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The CompanyThis is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing ASX-listed company focused on scalable alternative asset strategies. With more than $2 billion in funds under management, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing environment where your contribution will directly support the growth of a leading funds management platform.The RoleAs a Fund...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Judo Bank Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

    A bit about usAt Judo, we're more than just a business bank – we're pioneers in redefining business banking for the modern era. Rooted in timeless values such as integrity, trusted relationships, and a challenger spirit, we're dedicated to revolutionising business banking for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Australia. Our journey began in 2016...

  • Account Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Industry Fund Services Full time

    Opportunity to take the next step in your career - Play a pivotal role in growing the business - Make a difference to the retirement future of members **Who We Are** Industry Fund Services (IFS) has partnered with industry super funds since 1994 to help their members achieve a secure retirement. Our primary services include: - The recovery of unpaid super...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Polar 993 Limited Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    About usPolar 993 is a specialist trustee company collaborating with leading fund managers, institutional investors, and legal professionals. We provide high-quality trustee, compliance, and fund administration services, supported by AI-driven technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.​Building our TalentGreat opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant...

  • Fund Accountant

    4 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alter Domus Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    ABOUT US:As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning "The Other House" in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives,...

  • Fund Accountant

    6 hours ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alter Domus Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    ABOUT US:As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning "The Other House" in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Automic Group Full time

    About Us Automic Group brings together modern purpose-built technology with a dynamic and experienced team to tailor solutions for companies and funds to understand, engage and manage their investors. We provide a cloud-native single registry, employee share plan and board management platform, and professional services including company secretarial, ESG,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    This job is with Marsh McLennan, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.We are seeking a talented individual to join Mercer in our Fund Accounting team. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working three days a week in the office...