Manager, Investment Accounting
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 team are looking to hire a Manager on a 15-month parental leave cover contract.
This diverse and hands on role will assist with managing the investment accounting for IFM products and investments as directed by the Director Associate Director or Manager Investment Accounting. Other responsibilities include:
- Manage investment accounting tax product and investment administration
requirements for IFM Investors as directed by the Director or Associate Director
Investment Accounting. - Manage the Investment Accounting team as directed by the Director or Associate
Director Investment Accounting. - Provide internal training as required.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to the staff members in a pragmatic and collaborative
style. - Identify and implement new product developments for IFM as directed by the Director
or Associate Director Investment Accounting. - Provide insight into inefficient processes and contributes to solutions as well as
proactively managing more complex tasks within the team.
Your Background And Experience
- 9 years relevant experience in investment accounting or fund accounting
- Tertiary qualifications in law commerce economics finance or related field
- May have post-graduate qualifications
- CPA or CA qualifications or be studying towards it
- Leadership and employee engagement skills
- Detailed market knowledge
- Client relationship management
- Business acumen financial metrics and key performance drivers
- Strong financial knowledge
- High level numerical skills required
Ready to invest in what matters
With IFM that includes your own career. Visit to find out more.
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:
Manager
About Company
IFM Investors is a global institutional investor and asset manager across infrastructure, debt investments and private equity.