Senior Investment Accountant
Job Summary
About Us
IFM Investors is a global asset manager founded and owned by pension funds with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt private equity private credit real estate and listed equities.
Our purpose is to invest protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. We believe healthy returns depend on healthy economic environmental and social systems - and these are evolving on a scale never experienced before. To find opportunity build value and meet the needs of future generations you need scale skill and expertise. Thats what IFM Investors has built up over 30 years.
With assets under management of approximately $266.1 AUD billion (at 31 December 2025) we prioritise the interests of over 831 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 16 offices across Australia Europe North America and Asia.
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The Opportunity
At IFM youre not just part of an investment company but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world.
So we have made sure to create a workplace thats inclusive accountable and collaborative. Where youre given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team.
Along with the chance to make a meaningful positive difference from day one we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. Our hybrid and flexible approach can vary by team and role it is built around trust. We encourage our people to manage their work life rhythm in a way that works best for them and their teams.
Business Overview
Our Operations Data & Technology team collaborates across the business with a strong emphasis on designing solutions increasing efficiency and reducing operational risks. The team consists of several areas of specialisation including:
- Transaction Management & Support
- Investment Operations & Client Service
- Investment Risk & Execution Oversight
- Business Transformation
- Investment Accounting & Tax Services
- Implementation
- Information Technology
The Role
The Investment Accounting Real Estate team are looking for a Senior Investment Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Senior Investment Accountant will:
Assist with managing the uplift and remediation of the investment accounting tax product and investment operations requirements for IFM Investors as directed by the Director Associate Director or Manager Investment Accounting Real Estate.
Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to support the Director Associate Director or Manager Investment Accounting Real Estate in strengthening internal governance.
Assist with portfoliowide uplift and standardisation of investment accounting processes reconciliations reporting templates and financial statement preparation.
Assist with and delivery of strategic system and process initiatives.
Coach peers and support juniors in skills development.
Your Background and Experience
Qualifications
Must have tertiary qualification in law commerce economics finance or related field.
Must have CA/CPA qualifications.
May have post-graduate qualifications.
Experience and technical expertise
5 years experience in investment accounting.
Detailed market knowledge.
Significant financial knowledge.
High level numerical skills required.
Detailed understanding of all taxation issues accounting standards regulations and governance requirements as they relate to IFM Investors.
Commercial and client capability
Strong client relationship management skills.
Solid business acumen financial metrics and key performance drivers.
Ready to invest in what matters
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IFM Investors is committed to promoting an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and recognised for their unique qualities backgrounds and perspectives. We champion all groups regardless of race gender religion sexual orientation age disability or family status. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you require specific support at any stage of the recruitment process at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
IFM Investors is a global institutional investor and asset manager across infrastructure, debt investments and private equity.