Consultant, Fund Accounting

Northern Trust

. Provide premier client service by building relationships with the Investment Advisor and third parties .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund administration, including end-to-end processes, financial statement preparation under AASB/IFRS, and compliance with local regulations. Strong analytical skills and customer service orientation are essential for managing client relationships and resolving queries effectively.

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Fund Administration ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationAdvanced Excel SkillsCA/CPA CertificationKnowledge of Investran

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Hard Skills

Fund AdministrationFinancial Statement PreparationAASB/IFRS ComplianceCash ManagementBank ReconciliationInvestor Transfer ProcessesTax ReportingDistribution CalculationsOperational Issue ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Banking PortalsInvestran

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

Financial InstrumentsRegulatory ComplianceInvestment FundsCustodianFund Manager

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide premier client service by building relationships with the Investment Advisor and third parties
Develop thorough knowledge of client requirements and key processes
Resolve client queries and coordinate delivery with internal Northern Trust teams
Support end-to-end unit pricing cycle
Action ad-hoc cash management items
Process payments on banking portals
Complete monthly client monies and bank reconciliations
Undertake investor call and distribution processes end to end
Complete investor transfer processes
Process investor contact and bank detail updates
Monitor investor audit confirmations
Handle investor and fund tax reporting
Handle fund closings
Monitor mailboxes and complete assigned tasks
Review junior team members’ work
Support team workloads and rotate tasks
Identify efficiencies and process improvements to reduce risk
Ensure available technology is used efficiently and resolve technology issues
Work with legal and compliance teams to maintain regulatory compliance
Report operational issues to the manager and flag service delivery delays
Review daily controls and communicate procedural changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as a Senior Fund Administrator with a signatory element is preferred
CA/CPA
2–4 years of fund administration experience in a reputed fund manager, custodian, or administrator
Experience preparing financial statements under AASB/IFRS and liaising with and finalizing audits for investment funds
Experience in Australian distribution calculations for trusts
Excellent organisation skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
Customer service orientation with concern for quality
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Initiative to prepare procedures and checklists to assist others
Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines
Advanced Excel skills
Industry knowledge of financial instruments, local regulations, and laws
Business or financial services qualification or studying for same is advantageous, not essential
Exposure to assurance/risk and compliance is advantageous, not essential
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Knowledge of Investran would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and collaborative work culture
Movement within the organization is encouraged
Accessible senior leaders
Inclusive workplace
Opportunities to assist and serve communities through philanthropy
Reasonable workplace adjustments for individuals with health conditions and disabilities