Manager | Fund Accounting Specialist | In-house Finance team | London
* We make a difference, delivering outcomes for our millions of members
* Take on a newly created Fund Accounting role to strengthen our Finance capabilities
* Join a small growing team here in our Kings Cross office
AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia and the 16th largest in the world by total assets.
With over £180bn in assets under management and a world-class investment team, we are committed to delivering sustainable, long-term performance for our members.
Our portfolio spans global financial markets, real assets, private credit, and private equity.
At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members.
Your new role:
As the first Fund Accounting seat in our London office this role will provide proactive advice for the finance & reporting team and more broadly on investment transactions due diligence & valuations oversight and governance. This will include:
* Technical Accounting
o Deliver Fund-Level and Single-Legal-Entity specific accounting reports and calculations
o Up to date knowledge of accounting standards and practices
o Oversight on accounting due diligence for the Fund, aligning with tax and transaction, and operations areas of the business
* Accounting Policies
o Lead the development and enhancement of accounting policies for our UK and US offices
o Oversee internal audit findings and implementation, in addition to external audit process and be the key point person for the International Offices
o Liaise with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure all relevant Finance risks, obligations and policy requirements are identified and mitigated
* Stakeholder Engagement
o Work with all business domains, establishing strong relationships globally
o Support the Head of International Finance with communications and reports for Senior Leader Committees and Boards etc
You will need:
* Relevant Accounting Qualifications
* Significant exposure working in Finance (Funds or Audit)
* Excellent track record of accounting skills and up to date knowledge of accounting standards and practices
* Outstanding communication skills, working with stakeholders, managing tight deadlines
* Ability to work autonomously and in a close-knit team environment
This position is based at London King’s Cross Estate, one of the core assets of the Fund’s global portfolio, with a hybrid work schedule.
Life at AustralianSuper
Our London and New York offices are made up of over 200 talented colleagues and is expected to grow further over the next three years meaning when you join you become a key part of building our culture.
As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.
We offer great benefits including generous leave type, leading pension contributions, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.
We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.
What’s next
Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
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