Tax Accountant - Randstad (Victoria)

Our Client Randstad is delighted to be partnering with a prominent, market-leading wealth management organisation undergoing an exciting phase of regulatory evolution. This is an exceptional, career-defining opportunity for a motivated Fund Accounting
- Transformation Manager to join a high-performing finance project team based in Melbourne on a 12-month contract. You will act as the key contact between data, technology, and process innovation. Your primary focus will be spearheading the operational readiness and process design required for the business's upcoming AASB S2 Climate Reporting framework. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Fund Accounting Leader, you will collaborate with a dedicated project team to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and finance operations. You will focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and establishing robust future-state controls. You will be fully supported by subject matter experts, meaning this contract will give you the perfect prospect to have exposure to the ESG space. Acting as the central point of contact to align internal project divisions, reporting teams, and critical external partners (including Custodians, Investment Managers, and specialised data vendors). Proactively identifying process gaps or data limitations, and designing creative, compliant solutions (such as proxy data frameworks) to ensure reporting continuity. Developing robust workflows and internal controls that seamlessly transition from the initial project phase into everyday BAU operations. Overseeing the documentation of new methodologies and key strategic assumptions, ensuring the business is fully prepared for limited assurance audits. Providing clear visibility to leadership regarding project milestones, emerging risks, and tactical workarounds as the organisation's reporting maturity evolves. Ideal Profile You will be CA/CPA qualified with background within Fund Accounting, Custody, Wealth Management, or Registry services Proven track record in a project, transformation, or technical accounting capacity where you have successfully interpreted and implemented complex new regulatory frameworks or accounting standards. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a natural ability to manage competing priorities across senior leadership, risk, and investment teams. A natural problem solver who thrives amid ambiguity, with a knack for translating complex data challenges into practical operational workflows. . Benefits A well-established and trusted business with a high-performing, vibrant, and forward-thinking team culture. Exposure to critical, cutting-edge ESG/AASB regulatory frameworks. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Hayley Breen on ************ or email ****** At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qr03q