Fund Accounting Associate - Gip

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Fund Accounting Associate - GIP About this role
The Role
As the Assistant Accountant / Accountant - Funds, you will work as part of a talented team and interact with colleagues based both in Sydney and overseas. This is an exciting role for an ambitious high achiever that will provide second to none exposure. You will work with talented and supportive peers in a reputable and successful infrastructure investment business.
Your initial role will provide you with excellent structure. Depending on your background (see below), full training can be provided to ensure you are equipped to take on the following tasks:

• Review quarterly capital calls and distributions to underlying investors for each asset

• Review of quarterly management fee and commitment fee files

• Review of quarterly financial statements and investor reporting across each investment structure

• Review quarterly Incentive Compensation models for each asset

• Assist in the preparation of capital events

• Coordinate with the auditors on semi-annual basis for financial statement audits

• Coordinate with the Trustee of each entity as needed

• Understand the quarterly expense allocation process across each asset and each underlying investor

• Coordinate with and direct the various fund administrators

• Prepare cash movements and assist in managing the treasury function

• Prepare quarterly performance calculations

• Understanding fund and deal structures

• Ad hoc requests

Your Background
As the ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant / Accountant role, you MUST have an excellent academic track record however you may be from a variety of backgrounds:

• Likely to have between 2-5 years of accounting experience (tax, audit, accounting, funds).

• Have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm or another relatable global business

• Accounting or Finance Degree qualified with solid academic grades (at least credit average)

• Want to work in a high caliber and professional environment

• Desire to learn, grow and work hard to build your career in fund accounting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law. Job ID R251043