Senior Fund Accountant | ASX Listed

The Company Our client is a prominent and rapidly growing alternative asset manager currently expanding its dedicated Private Credit platform. Known for its high‑calibre team and strategic market presence, the firm offers a dynamic, institutional‑grade environment where finance professionals can take true ownership of their functions. As they continue to scale their platform and launch complex, leveraged fund structures, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Fund Accountant to join their Melbourne‑based team. The Role This role offers end‑to‑end financial ownership of a flagship institutional credit fund. This is not just a standard compliance or production role; you will play a critical part in strengthening financial controls, driving system enhancements, and supporting the strategic build‑out of a best‑in‑class private credit finance function. Key Responsibilities Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting: Own the full fund close process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare and review fund financial statements (AASB/IFRS), NAV calculations, unit pricing, and investor distributions. Credit & Loan Accounting: Manage loan accounting mechanics, including calculating interest income, tracking fees, and overseeing loan provisioning. Treasury & Liquidity Management: Partner closely with the Fund Manager and analysts to manage liquidity forecasting, coordinate loan draw‑downs, and handle borrowing base facility and lender reporting requirements. Operations & Governance: Oversee fund administration, manage investor transactions (subscriptions, redemptions), and maintain tax obligations (BAS and investor tax statements). Stakeholder & Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisor, and service providers, ensuring robust governance and audit‑ready documentation. Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce manual workflows, enhance data integrity, and build scalable infrastructure to support the platform’s rapid growth. About You You are a highly analytical, systems‑savvy finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced funds management environment. You possess strong technical acumen, a sharp eye for detail, and the communication skills required to partner effectively with investment teams, loan operations, and external advisor. Your Profile Experience: 6 to 10+ years of dedicated fund accounting or corporate finance experience within the funds management sector. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of AASB/IFRS accounting standards alongside hands‑on experience with complex fund structures, including trusts, SPVs, and unit pricing. Asset Class Expertise: Direct exposure to private credit, real estate debt, or leveraged fund structures is highly regarded. Treasury Capabilities: Prior exposure to treasury operations, capital call management, or liquidity forecasting is strongly preferred. Systems Skillset: Advanced Excel capabilities with a proven track record of leveraging systems to automate workflows and eliminate manual errors. Private credit is one of the most dynamic sectors in alternative investments today. This role places you right at the intersection of complex financial engineering and strategic platform build‑out, offering unparalleled visibility and long‑term career upside. Reference: 06810-0013439973JM #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA