Senior Fund Accountant – Superannuation

Australian Ethical Investment

. Support financial reporting, tax, accounting and regulatory requirements across superannuation operations, with a particular focus on APRA reporting .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in superannuation fund accounting, APRA reporting, and regulatory compliance, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage financial reporting processes and drive improvements in controls and stakeholder communication.

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Superannuation Fund AccountingAPRA ReportingCA Or CPA QualificationFinancial Statement PreparationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTax CalculationsUnit PricingInvestment Performance ReturnsManagement Accounts ReconciliationRegulatory Change ImplementationTax Statement ReviewAudit RequirementsCashflow CoordinationProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention To DetailClear CommunicationStakeholder ManagementRisk Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

SuperannuationFund AdministrationCustodian ServicesFinancial ServicesManaged FundsRG 97 CompliancePDS Updates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support financial reporting, tax, accounting and regulatory requirements across superannuation operations, with a particular focus on APRA reporting
Report to the Fund Accounting Manager
Work with internal teams, fund administrators and custodians to oversee critical accounting processes
Strengthen controls and support business improvements and regulatory change
Prepare, review and lodge APRA reporting, respond to queries and implement new reporting standards
Review tax statements and annual provisions for accuracy and timely lodgement
Oversee administrator and custodian reporting, reconciling management accounts, tax calculations and third-party data
Manage year-end financial reporting, including financial statements, disclosures and supporting Board papers
Partner with administrators and custodians to deliver fund accounting, audit and regulatory requirements within agreed service levels
Oversee daily unit pricing, tax reconciliations and true-ups, and calculate investment performance returns
Coordinate daily cashflows, fee calculations and payments
Drive process improvements and strengthen controls, supporting regulatory change, new products, PDS updates and RG 97 compliance
Gain exposure to Managed Funds products and broader finance operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Business or Accounting
CA or CPA qualification
At least 10 years’ experience in superannuation fund accounting and unit pricing
Experience gained within a superannuation fund, custodian, fund administrator or audit firm servicing superannuation clients
Hands-on APRA reporting experience for superannuation funds
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements
Knowledge of superannuation tax, financial statement preparation, investment markets and the broader finance industry
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a risk mindset
Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with outsourced providers and explaining complex financial information
Experience driving process improvements and regulatory change
Ability to work independently and within a small team
Alignment with and demonstration of the values of Action, Authenticity, Empathy, Curiosity and Connection
Successful candidate must undergo background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary, including short-term and long-term incentives
Access to an Employee Share Plan
Hybrid work arrangements
Wellbeing program including an extra 4 days of leave per year
Birthday leave
Purpose aligned volunteer days
20 days paid annual leave
Additional 3 paid days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year