Do you have accounting experience with Self Managed Super Funds? Apex is looking for a Fund Accountant to be on a 1 year contract.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 GS007 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.
- RG146 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.