Our client, Orbis (https://www.orbis.com/au) is recruiting for a Product Accountant.
Summary of role:
Prepare, develop and/or present insights on financial reports and related fund materials to clients (including information on fund performance, asset valuation, fees, fund unit pricing, and portfolio allocation); service large Australian financial institutions in respect of our funds management arrangements; quality initiatives to improve client due diligence; and provide general advice to clients on fund features and impact on portfolio risk management and investment/financial objectives.
Details on your duties:
Primarily responsible for supporting Orbis’ institutional and retail efforts in Australia, through:
• Preparing, developing and/or presenting insights on financial reports and related fund materials to institutional clients, financial advisers and other client roadshows/events (including, the extent to which the insights could impact the client’s portfolio risk and long-term investment objectives/plans)
• Servicing Australian financial institutions, superannuation entities, and institutional/professional investors to establish and maintain funds management arrangements. This would include assisting with the preparation and coordination for client and prospect meetings.
• Maintaining, reviewing and/or providing assurance on accuracy of information contained in our internal document libraries (including financial information in fact sheets and client modular reports, and fund presentations) and various internal support systems
• Implementing quality initiatives to improve the client due diligence (including increased efficiency, scalability and accuracy of questionnaire responses, and ensuring we meet industry expectations/benchmarks)
• As and when required, developing financial reports and/or fund materials for presentation to Orbis senior management, product sub-committees and external non-client stakeholders (including research houses, platforms and consultants)
Required skills:
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in fund financial reporting and/or management accounting (at a global equities investment fund or at a Big 4 accounting firm)
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex topics into concise information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. senior management and board) and external institutional clients.
• Client-centric attitude and entrepreneurial mindset
Qualifications:
Candidate would ideally possess:
• a bachelor’s degree in business or commerce (preferably with a major in accounting);
• a CFA qualification; and
• a CPA qualification.
Summary of role:
Prepare, develop and/or present insights on financial reports and related fund materials to clients (including information on fund performance, asset valuation, fees, fund unit pricing, and portfolio allocation); service large Australian financial institutions in respect of our funds management arrangements; quality initiatives to improve client due diligence; and provide general advice to clients on fund features and impact on portfolio risk management and investment/financial objectives.
Details on your duties:
Primarily responsible for supporting Orbis’ institutional and retail efforts in Australia, through:
• Preparing, developing and/or presenting insights on financial reports and related fund materials to institutional clients, financial advisers and other client roadshows/events (including, the extent to which the insights could impact the client’s portfolio risk and long-term investment objectives/plans)
• Servicing Australian financial institutions, superannuation entities, and institutional/professional investors to establish and maintain funds management arrangements. This would include assisting with the preparation and coordination for client and prospect meetings.
• Maintaining, reviewing and/or providing assurance on accuracy of information contained in our internal document libraries (including financial information in fact sheets and client modular reports, and fund presentations) and various internal support systems
• Implementing quality initiatives to improve the client due diligence (including increased efficiency, scalability and accuracy of questionnaire responses, and ensuring we meet industry expectations/benchmarks)
• As and when required, developing financial reports and/or fund materials for presentation to Orbis senior management, product sub-committees and external non-client stakeholders (including research houses, platforms and consultants)
Required skills:
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in fund financial reporting and/or management accounting (at a global equities investment fund or at a Big 4 accounting firm)
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex topics into concise information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. senior management and board) and external institutional clients.
• Client-centric attitude and entrepreneurial mindset
Qualifications:
Candidate would ideally possess:
• a bachelor’s degree in business or commerce (preferably with a major in accounting);
• a CFA qualification; and
• a CPA qualification.
