Corporate Accountant (Fund Administration)

The Corporate Accountant role is instrumental in building the integrity of the financial information of the company and the group as a whole. As part of the Finance Team, you’ll primarily be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the company’s financials. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work together to safe-keep the company’s assets and maintain accounting controls.

Supporting the firm's Head of Finance and Operations across accounting, tax and audit for the various funds managed by the entity.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly and annual fund accounts

• Quarterly management fee and carry calculations

• Cash forecasting and management for all funds managed by January Capital

• Cash reconciliation for ongoing fundraises and fund capital calls

• Assistance in managing new fund launches from a finance and operations perspective

• Allocation of fund level interests for new limited partners

• Processing fund payments and assisting with the completion of new investments

• Liaising with external fund administrators

• Assisting with annual income tax and ongoing tax compliance

• Assisting with the funds’ annual audit process

Experience and Other Requirements

• 3-5 years working in funds management or fund administration. Prior big four experience in taxation will be view favorably.

• CA or CPA qualified (or are studying towards being). An Australian CA or CPA qualification will be viewed favorably.

• An ability to move fast and learn quickly, juggle a list of priorities, work autonomously and implement processes and procedures all without comprising attention to detail. 

• Developed analytical and quantitative skills

• Candidates should be familiar with using Microsoft office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. There is a preference for candidates who have experience with Xero.

• Candidates with multijurisdictional experience (with a focus on Southeast Asia or Australia) and/or experience with both Limited Partnership and Trust fund structures would be viewed favorably.

• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate in an effective way to the management team.

• Strong communication skills are a must.