QIC is a Brisbane-based sovereign investor and international institutional investment manager owned by the Queensland Government. The firm manages more than $100 billion in assets for government and private institutional clients, building multi-asset portfolios designed to support resilient long-term investment outcomes. Its expertise spans global infrastructure, private equity, and investment management, and it works with approximately 125 clients worldwide.
Senior Accountant, Real Estate Investments
Oversee fund reporting, transactions, audits and controls for QIC’s real estate investments. Apply technical accounting expertise and commercial insight in this senior role.
Description
- Oversee fund reporting and operations, including unit pricing, investor and performance reports, tax workpapers and regulatory filings.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements under Australian Accounting Standards.
- Support property acquisitions and disposals through transaction accounting and settlement coordination with Legal, Capital Transactions and other stakeholders.
- Administer distributions, subscriptions, redemptions and unit transfers.
- Manage fund liquidity, treasury activities and cash flow forecasts.
- Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Advise on technical accounting matters and prepare position papers for complex or non-routine issues.
- Find ways to automate reporting, strengthen controls and improve processes using technology and data.
- Guide and mentor accountants on the team.
- Build working relationships across Real Estate, Finance and the wider QIC business.
- Report to the Finance Manager, Real Estate Investments.
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related field.
- Hold a CA or CPA qualification.
- Have at least seven years of post-graduate experience.
- Bring strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial reporting, tax compliance and controls.
- Use strong analytical skills to turn financial information into practical insights and recommendations.
- Manage competing reporting, valuation, tax, audit and project deadlines.
- Communicate effectively and manage stakeholder relationships well.
- Coach and support fellow accounting professionals.
- Show initiative and a genuine interest in continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate strong organisation and attention to detail.
- Investment management or real estate experience is highly regarded.
- Knowledge of property valuations, development accounting, capital expenditure or joint venture reporting is highly regarded.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, Power BI or similar financial and reporting systems is advantageous.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including encouraged hybrid options, at a certified Family Inclusive Workplace.
- Three additional recharge leave days each year.
- Annual fitness or home office reimbursement.
- Option to swap public holidays for days of personal, cultural or religious significance.
- 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
- Financial study assistance and study leave.
- Community leave to support causes you care about.
- Development opportunities to support your growth.
- Employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion networks.
- A supportive work environment.
- An equitable, barrier-free application process.