What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Omni Bridgeway?
About us
Omni Bridgeway is a publicly listed company on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) (ASX:OBL) since 2001 and has professionals around the world managing a global investment portfolio.
We have a highly experienced team of 200 specialists in law, intelligence and finance with expertise in civil and common law legal and recovery systems. We work with individual claimants, law firms, corporations, sovereigns and multilateral institutions.
Our team assesses investments and enforcement opportunities arising in nearly every region, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, the UK and the US. We have funded hundreds of cases to completion, offering dispute financing and judgment enforcement capability and experience that is unsurpassed in the industry. Visit omnibridgeway.com to learn more.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for a Fund Accountant to join our team. Working with a group of talented individuals, you'll support our Finance Managers to execute on the general finance functions of Omni Bridgeway’s investment Funds including preparation of monthly management accounts, reports to external investors and fund analysis
Key responsibilities
- Prepares month end balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations and journals
- Ensures the accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reports for external fund investors and communicates with investors
- Assists in fund operations ie. funding capital calls, arranging distributions etc.
- Assists in preparation of the requisite tax filings in each jurisdiction
- Involvement in cash requirements forecasting and budget preparation
- Assist with the half yearly and yearly audit process and Financial Statements preparation
- Prepares fund information and documents to support ASX reporting and responds to investor queries
- Assist the other Finance teams (non-Funds) and wider Omni business, including Investment Managers, in other duties and projects as directed
Required skills, attributes and experience
- Currently studying towards or recently completed CA or CPA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting body
- Experience in working in a multi-entity and multi- currency environment
- Experience in using Netsuite accounting system desirable
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience in fund administration an advantage
- Must be organised, accurate and attentive to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal and written
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
How to apply
Send us your CV with a cover letter telling us why you think you'd be a great fit for this role.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000