Fund Accountant

About Us
Automic Group brings together modern purpose-built technology with a dynamic and experienced team to tailor solutions for companies and funds to understand, engage and manage their investors. We provide a cloud-native single registry, employee share plan and board management platform, and professional services including company secretarial, ESG, accounting and finance, and investor and media relations.
Today, over 1,400 ASX listed and unlisted clients trust Automic’s 250 employees to manage their registry, investor and board requirements – and Automic is ranked number one on the ASX by number of companies serviced, with 750 listed clients. In the past two financial years, Automic has won 50%of IPOs and 70% of listed companies who have switched registries.
Our culture is innately entrepreneurial, comprising people who thrive in an atmosphere where ideas, actions and initiative are encouraged. Our core values, Customer Success, Ambition, Equality and Team are at the foundation of who we are and how we operate.
We are growing, and with that growth we have multiple Fund Accountant opportunities, based in our Sydney office. We also have roles for our Melbourne office. Please check the Automic website for other roles.
About the Role
As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports for various funds, reconciling investment transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisting with annual audits and tax returns. With a focus on process improvement and collaboration, you will work alongside a talented team to streamline fund accounting procedures and deliver exceptional service to clients.
Join our CFO advisory team as a Fund Accountant and take your career to the next level!
The salary for this role is $80,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for various funds, including NAV calculations, and fund NAV packs and performance reportsReconcile investment transactions and ensure accurate recording of fund activity in the fund accounting systemPost journals and other accounting transactionsEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards specific to fund accountingAssist with annual financial statement audits and liaise with external auditorsAssist with preparation of fund distribution calculations, annual income tax returns calculations and liaise with external tax accountants for lodgements of tax returnsPrepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) in an ATO lodgement-ready format for review and final lodgement by a senior team memberManage the preparation of accounts payable, including drafting payment instructions and providing reports for approval.Identify and implement process improvements to streamline fund accounting proceduresWork collaboratively with the team to ensure work is completed efficiently and accurately
Demonstrated Capabilities
Pursuing CPA/CA qualification0- 2+ years of experience in fund accounting, with exposure to FIS systems (IAM and PCS/Investran) or other similar fund accounting systemsKnowledge/exposure to end-to-end NAV preparation cycle, BAS preparation, financial statements preparationKnowledge of ASX reporting requirements and experience working with ASX listed and unlisted fundsExperience in managing client relationships and providing high-quality serviceProficiency in fund accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft ExcelExcellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to stakeholders
Why join Automic:
You’ll be part of a team where operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and grow your career within a high-performing, purpose-led fintech environment.
Key Benefits include:
Hybrid workingA High growth, scale-up organisationProfessional career growth & developmentSupportive & fast paced environment
If the above sounds like you, please apply for this exciting opportunity and be part of the growth journey at Automic!
Please note, Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.