Head of Fund

Full time

Australia\’s premier Alternative Asset Manager since 1952. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $20 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney. For over 70 years, we have been trusted to deliver marketing leading returns and to provide financial solutions that make dreams into reality.

The Opportunity

As part of the Financial Control team within the Finance Division, this role has the primary responsibility for the planning, implementation and management of the finance activities of the Responsible Entity and Fund(s) while fulfilling any assigned duties and specific responsibilities described in the Compliance Plan as a relevant Responsible Officer.

As Head of Fund, you will be responsible for leading the Fund Financial Control team through their month-end, quarter-end and year-end deliverables, together with collaborating with the Asset Management Division in supporting the development of new initiatives.

You will take a leading role in driving automation projects, to deliver efficiencies across the Division, ensuring internal compliance and controls are met. You will collaborate with other members of the Finance Division, Asset Management Division and key stakeholders across Risk and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead and manage the Fund Financial Control team and core functions (including financial records and reporting, cash/treasury processes and controls, operational, audit and taxation processes and Regulatory dealings) as required.
• Co-ordinate the provision of daily, monthly, quarterly and forward-looking consolidated treasury positions.
• Take ownership of the monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting that meets all internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare high quality presentations, supporting analysis and strategic insights for management.
• Directly manage a team of five (5) direct reports, maintaining a high-performance and positive work environment, focussed on building talent, delivery and the resolution of all accounting issues.
• Key point of contact for the Fund(s), assisting the business with ad-hoc and recurring requests.
• Lead the monthly Management Reporting and annual Statutory Reporting Requirements for the Fund(s), including liaison with the auditors to resolve all queries and issues.
• Review of all Fund Net Asset Value (NAV) and unit-prices.
• Lead the delivery for AIIR, FATCA, CRS and other regulatory lodgements.
• Quarterly Board and Committee Reporting, including the preparation of accounting technical and position papers, which relate to the Fund(s) and Responsible Entity (RE) as required.
• Responsibility for finance projects as required.

About You

• Eight to ten (10) years of accounting experience
• Three (3) of the most recent years within the Asset Management sector in a finance leadership role
• Detailed working knowledge of the MIS sector, including property fund experience
• Chartered Accountant / CPA
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work to critical deadlines
• Knowledge of Technology One software is highly advantageous
• Take ownership of tasks from formulation to completion
• Results-oriented with an analytical, problem-solving and can-do mindset

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Birthday leave
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training opportunities
• Social events
• Retail discounts with Reward Gateway

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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