Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key player in our Investment Finance team based in Brisbane on a full-time permanent basis. Specialising in Infrastructure Investments, you’ll gain exposure to the dynamic investment management industry while making a meaningful impact on our investment strategies.

You will work closely with the Infrastructure asset class, supporting the delivery of the fund accounting function and contributing to the execution of key investment initiatives. Be part of a team where your expertise is valued, and your contributions drive outcomes. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, offering you the tools and support to excel in your career.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and manage all operational and reporting activities for Infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of unit pricing, performance reporting, investor statements, taxation workpapers, regulatory submissions, and annual audited financial statement.
• Actively participate in strategic initiatives such as portfolio investment acquisitions, realisations, restructures and transitions, capital and debt raising, and other client-driven directives.
• Ensure effective controls and processes are in place to comply with investment mandate obligations and QIC’s internal controls framework, policies, and procedures.
• Provide actionable financial insights by leveraging data and reporting from our eFront Invest system.
• Build your expertise in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Drive outcomes through collaboration with internal stakeholders across treasury management, investment and financial reporting, technical accounting, risk, legal, tax matters, and performance reporting.
• Assist the Tax team as needed to monitor and manage the taxation risks and obligations across the infrastructure portfolio.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in funds management, with a CA or CPA qualification. 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial instruments, valuation methodologies, foreign exchange and income taxes.
• Financial statement preparation (coordinating key stakeholders to audit clearance) in compliance with financial reporting standards and frameworks across a multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with an ability to learn new systems skills. 
• Strong problem solving and analytical ability, capable of managing complex tasks and projects simultaneously, whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy.