2008 SuperGuardian/SPAA Scholarship Award Winner

With the ongoing growth and increased number of new SMSFs in Australia is the need for an increase in SMSF Professionals.

There is a lack of availability in the market place of experienced Accountants, Financial Planners and other Professionals in the SMSF arena. Over the past 12 months alone, we’ve added 13 Accountants to our team. Such demand means we need to grow, train and develop staff from within.

Last year, SuperGuardian, in conjunction with SPAA launched the Inaugural SMSF Scholarship. The scholarship is a 3 year commitment by an accounting graduate to specialise in SMSF. In return, we provide them with ongoing training and professional development.

One aspect vital to the success of the scholarship program is access to quality post-graduate study. We utilise the Professional Certificate in Self Managed Super Funds through Adelaide University. The content is excellent and we commend SPAA for their time and effort contributed to developing the course and content.

Jason Poser is the 2008 SMSF Scholarship Award Winner. Jason graduated from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in accounting. His selection was made based on academic achievement. In 2007, Jason won the CPA Australia award for the highest grade in Management Accounting. This, a high distinction average and enthusiasm for SMSF saw him selected as the award recipient.

On behalf of SPAA and SuperGuardian, congratulations!

Pictured above: Former Essendon Captain James Hird presenting the scholarship award to SuperGuardian Accountant Jason Poser on March 13 2008 at the SPAA National Conference held at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

Careers at SuperGuardian

"In the 21st century, specialisation is the only way to stand out from the crowd."

SuperGuardian is an innovative, market leading company founded by chartered accountants, specialising in administration, accounting, online reporting and technical services for self managed super funds (SMSFs).

SuperGuardian offers a unique opportunity to work with highly skilled and motivated people, at the forefront of the SMSF industry and with the backing of CA designation.

With a head office located in Adelaide, SuperGuardian is a fast growing, national business dealing with clients throughout Australia.

We are a company that is going places, in an industry that needs a professional edge.

We support CA training, SPAA or SISFA membership and provide ongoing technical training for our team.

SuperGuardian prides itself on being a highly professional workplace, which welcomes new ideas and initiatives. Of course, successfully working within a team is paramount to your success at SuperGuardian.

With any successful business comes expansion and we are currently looking for accountants with experience in superannuation at all levels. We also seek motivated individuals who wish to specialise in this area.

We also offer a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate to join us through the Inaugural SuperGuardian Cadetship/Scholarship, and for a second year student through the Internship over the University break.

To discuss employment opportunities at SuperGuardian, please call Brendan Daw on 1300 787 576, or email your application to careers@superguardian.com.au.