Fund Accountant - 12 Month FTC

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!

At Iress, we make things happen

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world's most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia's largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

Build your career at Iress!

The primary purpose of the role is to complete various tasks including daily bank reconciliations, asset reconciliations, and time to time, Business Activity Statements and other ad hoc accounting related tasks associated with superannuation funds.

Fund Accountant plays an important role in supporting the integrity of the Accounting and other data held within the Superannuation Administration which is mainly used by the Accounting and Tax team. Ensuring the data held within the above system, associated with Cash and other assets held on behalf of members, is reconciled with the various bank accounts and custodians that hold these assets on behalf of Superannuation Funds. This data is mainly used by members of the Accounting and Tax Team in completing various Accounting related tasks and reporting for each Super Fund. This role may, from time to time, help in the completion of these Accounting related tasks when required.

Some of the awesome things you'll be involved with:

• Completion of Daily Bank Account reconciliations and the efficient and timely management of exceptions associated with these reconciliations
• Completion of monthly asset reconciliations and the efficient and timely management of exceptions associated with these reconciliations
• Liaise directly with all processing teams regarding the investigation and clearance of exception items identified by the above reconciliation processes
• Liaise with internal and external parties regularly to obtain information for reconciliation purposes
• Assisting other accountants and senior staff with ad hoc reconciliations and accounting tasks
• Ad-hoc fund accounting tasks

What you will bring:

• 2+ years fund accounting experience preferred
• Practical knowledge in reconciling large data base and amalgamating subsidiary ledgers
• Sound understanding of investment markets and the broader finance industry
• An understanding of distributions, tax provisioning for superannuation funds
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Preferred knowledge and experience in Audit for Superannuation/investments
• Client delivery and service experience
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• CPA (preferred for future advancement but not necessary)

Why work with us?

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
• Hybrid working
• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
• 3 days' paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
• Access to learning and development programs through Udemy

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone's uniqueness is valued and celebrated.

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don't meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!

We're also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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Employment Type
Employee

Time Type
Full time