Superannuation Fund Accountant (1 Year Contract)

Description Do you have accounting experience with Self Managed Super Funds? Apex is looking for a Fund Accountant to be on a 1 year contract to be based ideally in our Sydney office, but also open to be based in Brisbane too. This role is accountable for owning the relationship with the clients' representatives, as well as taking responsibility for preparation of financial and regulatory returns and keeping the day to day administrative tasks and reconciliations of the fund on track and ensuring their correctness. The role duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: Assist with the preparation of financial and management accounts, statutory returns, taxation and other financial reporting Assist in the preparation of various ATO required statements and returns. Manage and assist in the interim and year-end external audits, internal audits and GS reviews. Respond in a timely manner to client enquiries and attend any regular client meetings. Manage and review various reconciliations that are required to ensure the integrity of financial data. Assisting other team members where they have any issues, Acting as the internal Apex representative on all matters financial for the client. Maintaining procedures for Finance tasks, organising annual review of all such documents. Overseeing accounts receivable and payable. Monitor, reconcile and report fund equity/reserves, including administration, ORFR, investment and insurance reserves. Manage bank accounts and monitor cash balances, including overseeing the bank reconciliation process Preparation of documents and work papers for BAS and IAS. Qualifications, Skills & Experience RG Superannuation qualifications. Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, finance or related discipline. CA or CPA Professional Qualification. 3+ years of demonstrated accounting experience. Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Accounting Principles, and taxation of superannuation funds. Strong reasoning skills, with the ability to critically assess data and make objective judgements. Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment. Commitment to high standards of client service with balanced focus on priorities of the business. Continual improvement mindset and a desire to strive and achieve optimal results. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Well-developed PC skills eg. Word, Excel, Outlook with speed and accuracy. About our Company Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in , is a global financial services provider. With 85 offices in 42 countries worldwide and over 10, employees. Apex delivers an extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody and super ManCo services, business services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory service for private companies. Apex Group includes FundRock, LRI and European Depositary Bank. Additional Information : We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application and we look forward to hearing from you. Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of Australia for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside Australia for the purpose of this recruitment.