Melbourne, Australia
9 days ago
Fund Accountant
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.

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In this role, you will be tasked with extracting and sourcing essential data for all APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) Return work papers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes gathering information from relevant internal teams as well as third-party providers, such as auditors, administrators, or investment managers, as needed. 

You will be responsible for preparing APRA forms, ensuring all data is accurately captured and compiled for review and approval by the Trustee. This includes meeting the required deadlines and ensuring that all forms are in line with APRA's strict regulatory standards. Additionally, you will oversee the timely lodgement of both Quarterly and Annual APRA reports, ensuring that all submissions are completed within key regulatory deadlines and in compliance with industry regulations. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines will be key to your success in this role.

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

Provide analyst support and work with the Snr Fund Accountant, Regulatory Reporting to identify and implement improvements to the APRA reporting function 

Ensure adherence to APRA reporting standards and deadlines and service level agreements

Keep track of changes and enhancements required in APRA reporting and assist with the preparation, testing and delivery of these requirements

Assist with other Fund Accounting activity including reconciliation of key inputs to financial statements 


 What you will bring:

Relevant Tertiary qualifications in accounting eg CPA, CA preferred 

Practical experience with superannuation technology systems. Experience with Acurity will be highly regarded 

Good knowledge and comprehension of APRA reporting standards and instructions

Strong numeracy and MS Excel skills. Familiarity analytical and reporting tools and SQL knowledge would be considered beneficial 

Ability to work effectively within a team and with external and internal clients and stakeholders 

Ability to use initiative to identify and recommend better processes to improve procedures

Previous experience in a fund accounting or similar role within the Superannuation Industry

Demonstrated adherence to processes and procedures to deliver quality services

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

Discounted health insurance premiums

Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn 




 

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 TypeEmployee

Time TypeFull time
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