Reviews complex fund financial reporting deliverables completed by third party service providers to verify accuracy and resolves outstanding issues. Leads the development, implementation and administration of various strategic initiatives within the department.
About Vanguard
More than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners.
Today, Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 25 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.
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Vanguard Super, launched in 2022, is one of the fastest growing super funds in Australia, offering members simple smarter super. Vanguard Super is part of The Vanguard Group, Inc. and while the Fund is relatively new to the superannuation landscape in Australia, the heritage runs deep.
Team & Opportunity
The Fund Reporting Team is responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting of Vanguard Super. This includes, but not restricted to, annual reports, APRA reporting forms and the ABS reports, as well as monitoring the overarching Fund to ensure member assets are allocated correctly. The team is also responsible for accounting and APRA reporting policies that ensures adherence to regulatory and accounting standard requirements .
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to join Vanguard as a Fund Financial & Regulatory Reporting Analyst, Specialist. In this key role, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence to all internal and regulatory reporting requirements impacting the Vanguard Super. A primary focus will be the continual development of the regulatory reporting framework for a growing Fund, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement Phase 2 APRA SDT and sustainability reporting for all entities as well as improving automation of regulatory reporting for both Vanguard Super and Vanguard Australia.
What you will do
- Reviews superannuation financial reports for completeness and accuracy prior to lodging with management and regulatory agencies.
- Provides oversight of the production of APRA reporting forms by the form/data owners to ensure on-time submission and ongoing delivery of quarterly, annual and ad-hoc APRA returns
- Manages and communicates with appropriate data owners including the Fund's Administrator, Custodian, and internal business units.
- Proactively identifies and assists with implementation of process improvements across finance and operating areas relating to reporting.
- Serves as first point of contact and technical expert for the department by responding to Super inquiries.
- Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of current Fund events and regulatory changes that may impact teams responsibilities.
- Document and provide guidance on implementation of various superannuation accounting and reporting policies within the team.
- Build expertise and identifies best practices that promote operational excellence and advocates positive change.
- Drives business results through statistical analysis of business process, crew, and clients. Leads initiatives to reduce business risk and improve processes based on data collected.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Internal/external clients and business partners.
- Assists in the development and implementation of business plans to achieve departmental objectives.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for
- Undergraduate degree (Accounting, Finance or Business preferred) or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Postgraduate degree (Chartered Accounting or Certified Practicing Accountant preferred)
- Minimum of three years superannuation industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the Super Accounting function specifically on the following:
- MySuper Products
- APRA reporting, APRA returns preparation, lodgement
- Accounting process for Member's transactions at Fund and transactional level
- Completing and lodging ABS returns for a Super Fund
- Strong understanding of APRA Superannuation Data reporting requirements and standards
- Experience with implementing new regulatory reporting requirements and understanding of the Sustainability Reporting Requirements
- Proficient in leveraging automation tools and artificial intelligence technologies to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency.
- Industry experience within Financial Services. Super and Investment management experience, including understanding of investment assets, would be well regarded
- Thorough understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements (of ASIC, APRA, ABS) for super funds.
- Demonstrated knowledge and in-depth understanding of accounting systems, functions, finance and superannuation industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge, in-depth understanding of IFRS / AASB accounting standards (AASB 1056 et.al.) as applicable to the superannuation fund.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.
Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.