Senior Fund Accountant

Location:
Sydney CBD

Job Type:
Full Time

Category:
Fund Accounting

Hybrid

About Us

At
Unity Fund Services (affiliate of One Investment Group)
, we are providing bespoke client service accompanied by unwavering professionalism and a commitment to excellence, we deliver competitive advantage to investment managers and confidence to investors.

We serviced more than 300 funds across 80+ investment managers, spanning real and alternative assets include private debt, private equity, fund of funds, property, real estate and agriculture. Our comprehensive suite of services empowers managers to focus on their core capabilities: investment selection and capital sourcing.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our team and seeking a
Senior Fund Accountant
who is proactive, analytical, and motivated to help transform fund administration. This is a chance to join a growing business where you will be trusted as both a peer and an adviser to our clients.

You will assume responsibility for a portfolio of real and alternative asset funds, which may include:

• Real estate/Property
• Infrastructure
• Private debt
• Fund of funds
• Private equity

Funds may be open or closed ended and a combination of wholesale and retail managed investment trusts.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure all aspects of fund administration are delivered accurately in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Ensure clients meet regulatory obligations in respect of fund administration and tax compliance.
• Prepare and or review all client deliverables to a high quality ensuring all procedures and processes are adhered to.
• Successfully onboard new Funds to required timeframes.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Assist with internal projects from time to time.

Core day to day responsibilities

• A Senior Fund Accountant within Unity Fund Services will be assigned a portfolio of funds for which they are the primary contact and responsible for the planning, review and delivery of all fund accounting reporting and deliverables. Core deliverables include:
• NAV calculation and unit pricing (monthly, quarterly, semi annual, annual)
• Management Accounts Packs
• Statutory Financial Statements (half year and year end)
• Distribution calculations
• Management and performance fee calculations
• Lodgement of BAS returns
• Liaison with trustee, fund managers and custodians (if any)
• System and process documentation
• Assisting with audit processes alongside external auditors and service providers
• Acting as the first point of contact for designated client relationships
• Requirements 3–5 years of general accounting experience in finance industry (property fund administration experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, fund administration and unit pricing
• Relevant qualifications in accounting and/or finance (CPA/CA qualified or willingness to study towards)
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely work under deadlines
• Take initiative in following up and problem solving in a timely manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong discipline in record keeping
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Respect for confidentiality

Desirable Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills (essential)
• Competent PowerPoint skills
• Experience managing client service relationships
• Strong commercial awareness
• Exceptional attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Attractive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to implement change and contribute to the growth of the business
• On-the-job training, development, and commitment to ongoing learning
• Excellent CBD location: Level 16, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Key Dates

• Applications Open: 5 December 2025
• Applications Close: 4 January 2026

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