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Fund Accountant. Melbourne, Victoria. AU$650 per year, Daily + superannuation. Contract. Full-time. Our Client: Randstad is delighted to be partnering with a prominent, market-leading wealth management organisation undergoing an exciting phase of regulatory evolution. This is an exceptional, career-defining opportunity for a motivated Fund Accounting - Transformation Manager to join a high-performing finance project team based in Melbourne on a 12-month contract. You will act as the key contact between data, technology, and process innovation. Your primary focus will be spearheading the operational readiness and process design required for the business's upcoming AASB S2 Climate Reporting framework. About the Opportunity: Reporting to the Fund Accounting Leader, you will collaborate with a dedicated project team to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and finance operations. You will focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and establishing robust future-state controls. You will be fully supported by subject matter experts, meaning this contract will give you the perfect opportunity to have exposure to the ESG space.
Job Responsibility
Acting as the central point of contact to align internal project divisions, reporting teams, and critical external partners (including Custodians, Investment Managers, and specialised data vendors)
Proactively identifying process gaps or data limitations, and designing creative, compliant solutions (such as proxy data frameworks) to ensure reporting continuity
Developing robust workflows and internal controls that seamlessly transition from the initial project phase into everyday BAU operations
Overseeing the documentation of new methodologies and key strategic assumptions, ensuring the business is fully prepared for limited assurance audits
Providing clear visibility to leadership regarding project milestones, emerging risks, and tactical workarounds as the organisation's reporting maturity evolves
Requirements
CA OR CPA qualification
Background within Fund Accounting, Custody, Wealth Management, or Registry services
Proven track record in a project, transformation, or technical accounting capacity where you have successfully interpreted and implemented complex new regulatory frameworks or accounting standards
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Natural ability to manage competing priorities across senior leadership, risk, and investment teams
Natural problem solver who thrives amid ambiguity
Knack for translating complex data challenges into practical operational workflows
Regulatory Interpretation & Implementation
Process & Control Design
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
Third-Party & Vendor Management
Risk Identification & Mitigation
5 years experience
Bachelor Degree
What we offer
A well-established and trusted business with a high-performing, vibrant, and forward-thinking team culture
Exposure to critical, cutting-edge ESG/AASB regulatory frameworks