As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

SS&C is the largest global investor service provider, servicing more than 55 million investors. Continually investing in global technology and services across the spectrum of distribution channels including Asset Managers, Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers and large financial institutions such as Banks and Insurers. Investor servicing is offered in many different countries, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Luxembourg, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. SS&C also services mutual fund structures in many other fund domiciles.

Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (GIDS) is the business unit offering this role. GIDS delivers global omni-channel investor servicing, including a contact centre, using digital services.

Get To Know The Team:

Our Fund Accounting Team thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment built on collaboration, precision, and shared expertise. We work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as auditors and custodians, to ensure seamless operations and exceptional outcomes. Together, we foster a supportive culture that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, offering valuable insights into the intersection of fund financial accounting and investment management.

What You Will Get To Do:

The Assistant Fund Accountant (Super) plays a key role in supporting the preparation and reconciliation of accounting records and financial reporting for superannuation funds. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and contributes to the timely and accurate delivery of financial and regulatory APRA reporting. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including custodians, and trustees the Assistant Fund Accountant helps ensure complete and accurate financial records for several superannuation funds.

This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Newcastle

Perform daily custody cash flow and bank reconciliations for member transactionsPerform monthly bank and general ledger reconciliationsProcess payments, refunds, accounts payable, and custodian transactions (e.g., manager fees).Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including BAS, IAS, APRA, and annual preparation of tax component breakup for trust distributions.Investigate reconciliation differences and support month-end management reporting.Undertake control self-assessment testing and support external/internal audit assurance programs.Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for the Fund Accounting Team.

What You Will Bring:

3 years of experience in Accounting and/or book-keeping field, preferably in superannuation Highly proficient in Excel and working with large volumes of data Proficiency in accounting software and systems (e.g., Xero, Sage). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Risk management: Identification of control gaps, incident management and remediation Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. RG146 or studying towards 

Recruitment Process

Screening – 30 minutes via MS Teams with the TA Partner1st Interview face to face with Hiring Manager2nd Interview (If required)Offer

Why You Will Love It Here!

At SS&C, we offer an exceptional array of benefits and incentives designed to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

SS&C Advantage a comprehensive reward and wellness platformBonus SchemeIncome protection insurance and salary continuanceDeath and TPD insurance (Available through SS&C Superannuation Fund)Private Health Insurance discountGenerous Bereavement & Compassionate LeavePrimary & Secondary carers paid parental LeaveFocused on Mental HealthEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Hybrid Working Model

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, to enable us to bring a diversity of perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Background Checks

All offers of employment at SS&C are subject to background verification checks, including a 5-year employment history, proof of eligibility to work in the hiring location, proof of address, credit check and criminal record check (where permitted by local law). The accuracy of all information you submit as part of your application is vital and may be used as part of the background-checking process should you be successful.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.