Fund Accounting Specialist

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Deliver end-to-end investment accounting and financial reporting for a superannuation fund and related investment entities. Responsibilities include month- and quarter-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, complex journals, valuations, distributions, performance fee accruals, foreign exchange and derivatives accounting. The role also analyzes custodian data, resolves exceptions, supports audits, manages outsourced providers, and contributes to automation and process improvements.
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About Us

UniSuper is a workplace where highly skilled professionals are empowered to Think Great and deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for our members. With a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration and care, your work contributes directly to members’ long-term financial security.

Make an impact by delivering accurate investment accounting and financial reporting that supports strong outcomes for our members.


The role

You will deliver end-to-end investment accounting and financial reporting for the Fund and its related investment entities. You will analyse complex accounting and valuation matters, solve exceptions and support strategic finance and investment operations initiatives.

  • Deliver accurate month-end and quarter-end close cycles, reconciliations, variance analysis and management reporting
  • Analyse complex journals, valuations, distributions, performance fee accruals, foreign exchange and derivatives accounting
  • Deliver investment accounting across asset classes and support reporting for special purpose vehicles
  • Analyse custodian-produced net asset values, trial balances and valuation feeds, and solve exceptions promptly
  • Support external and internal audit requests and contribute to the timely remediation of findings
  • Improve accuracy and timeliness by contributing to automation and process improvement opportunities

About you

You bring strong investment accounting expertise and enjoy solving complex problems with care and sound judgement. You work methodically, balance priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Experience in superannuation, fund management or custody
  • Strong knowledge of accounting, unit pricing, controls and reconciliation principles
  • Experience working with outsourced providers to deliver agreed service standards
  • Strong analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders

What We Offer

UniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:

  • $1,500 development funding
  • Study assistance and study leave
  • Additional paid leave
  • Community, Culture & Wellbeing Leave

It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.

If you feel you have the experience and skills required for this role, please apply!

Think Great. Create Great.

Skills Required

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Experience in superannuation, fund management, or custody
  • Strong knowledge of accounting, unit pricing, controls, and reconciliation principles
  • Experience working with outsourced providers to deliver agreed service standards
  • Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne, VIC
1,142 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

UniSuper is the super fund for Australia’s thinkers, creators and investigators shaping a better tomorrow. We’ve grown to be one of Australia’s largest super funds with more than 634,000 members and $130 billion in funds under management.

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