Dynamic Nav jobs

Build your career in investment accounting with one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers.

The Opportunity

QIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant looking to build their career in the funds and investment management industry, gaining exposure to a diverse range of investment strategies and asset classes.

Working within our Alternative Investments Finance team, you'll support QIC's Private Equity, Private Debt, State Investments and Liquid Markets businesses, helping deliver accurate financial reporting, investment accounting and operational support.

You'll join a collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our processes and systems.

What You'll Be Doing

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for a variety of investment accounting and financial reporting activities, including:

• Processing investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions and valuations.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly fund reporting, reconciliations and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Supporting fund distributions, expense accruals and cost recovery processes.
• Assisting with year-end financial statements, audits and tax reporting requirements.
• Working with investment teams and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and create efficiencies.
Supporting the broader Finance team with investment accounting and operational activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is keen to develop their knowledge of investment accounting.

You'll bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• A CA or CPA qualification in progress, or an aspiration to commence one.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, ideally with some exposure to fund accounting or financial services.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to contribute across a range of activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ideally, you'll have 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management or funds management. However, we're also interested in hearing from candidates with relevant accounting experience who are looking to transition into this sector.
Experience with investment accounting systems such as eFront Invest would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why this role?

This role offers an opportunity to:

• Build specialist expertise in investment and fund accounting across multiple asset classes.
• Learn from experienced professionals within a collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• Gain exposure to investment management, working closely with investment teams and key stakeholders.
Make a meaningful contribution by supporting financial reporting, operational excellence and continuous improvement

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your accounting career in a dynamic investment management environment apply now!