Senior Fund Accountant - Superannuation

at  Australian Ethical

ABOUT US

Australian Ethical is one of Australia’s fastest-growing super fund and ethical investment manager. We are ASX-listed with over $10 billion in funds under management and offer a selection of award-winning managed funds and superannuation products.
Our purpose is to invest for a better world, and we have been pioneers in this space for over 30 years. For us, investing has two aims - generating solid financial returns and a positive impact for people, planet, and animals. At Australian Ethical, we prove that money can be a force for good. We do this by staying true to our purpose, which is embedded throughout our organisation and drives our everyday activities as a business, investor, brand, employer, and corporate citizen. We’re a registered B Corp and fully committed to an inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking workplace culture.

ABOUT US

Australian Ethical is one of Australia’s fastest-growing super fund and ethical investment manager. We are ASX-listed with over $10 billion in funds under management and offer a selection of award-winning managed funds and superannuation products.
Our purpose is to invest for a better world , and we have been pioneers in this space for over 30 years. For us, investing has two aims - generating solid financial returns and a positive impact for people, planet, and animals. At Australian Ethical, we prove that money can be a force for good. We do this by staying true to our purpose, which is embedded throughout our organisation and drives our everyday activities as a business, investor, brand, employer, and corporate citizen. We’re a registered B Corp and fully committed to an inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking workplace culture.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As the Senior Fund Accountant , you will play a fundamental role in ensuring the Fund Accounting team are able to support ongoing business critical tasks, strategic projects and change management.
You will have exposure to the entire funds administration and management operations process and use your knowledge and experience to analyse processes and recommend streamlining and enhancements where applicable. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with our internal and external stakeholders to support the team managing Superannuation accounting, regulatory and tax functions whilst gaining exposure to our Managed Funds products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Fund Accountant is primarily responsible for supporting the Fund Accounting Manager - Superannuation in the delivery of all financial, tax, accounting and regulatory functions for our superannuation product.

• Oversee reconciliation of third-party data and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Prepare management accounts, tax calculations, and reconciliations.
• Handle income and business activity statement lodgements.
• Manage APRA reporting and respond to queries.
• Coordinate audit and reporting processes with administrators, custodians, and auditors.
• Prepare year-end financial reports and assist with board papers.
• Monitor daily superannuation unit prices and cashflow transactions.
• Calculate and coordinate payment of management and administration fees.
• Ensure accurate tax rates in unit pricing and reconcile discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain a risk and control framework.