Fund Accountant

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Posted21 October 2026

LocationAuckland

Job type Permanent

Discipline Commercial Property

Reference1258335

#### Job description

About the company

Our client is a New Zealand property investment manager that gives investors access to quality commercial property. The business is in a strong growth phase, with multiple joint ventures underway across New Zealand and Australia, and a lean, experienced team that values getting stuck in.

The role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Fund Accountant will support the fund and investor side of the business as it grows. You will own transaction accounting and investor reporting across the funds, while working closely with investors on their payments, performance and account changes. This is a broad role for someone who wants more than a narrowly defined finance seat.

Key responsibilities

Prepare transaction accounting across property funds and investment vehicles

Produce monthly investor reporting and forecasting

Manage investor communications, including distribution and payment updates, investment performance queries and bank account changes

Support the CFO with fund-level reporting, reconciliations and month-end

Develop a working knowledge of property transactions and the asset classes the business invests in

Contribute to joint venture activity across New Zealand and Australia as the pipeline grows

Pitch in across the wider business on projects and ad hoc analysis

Skills and experience

CA or CPA qualified, or well progressed

Experience in fund accounting, property accounting, or assurance with property and investment clients

Strong technical accounting and sound judgement

Confident, clear communication with investors and stakeholders

Comfortable working across both detailed transactions and broader fund responsibilities

Advanced Excel. Xero experience is helpful.

Big 4 or chartered accounting firm candidates looking to move into property investment are encouraged to apply

What’s in it for you

This role reports straight to the CFO in a business on a clear growth trajectory. With joint ventures underway on both sides of the Tasman, you will get close exposure to how property deals are structured, funded and reported to investors. The team is small and collaborative, so you can expect real variety, visibility and room to grow your role as the business expands.

Benefits

Direct reporting line to the CFO

Exposure to NZ and Australian joint ventures

Collaborative, relaxed team culture

Central Auckland location

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Petra Bennett on 027 230 1554 or email [email protected].

##### Petra Bennett

* 027 230 1554