Fund Controller - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The client is a Real Estate Private Equity Fund Manager who invests in property companies across Europe. The firm currently has over $500m of AUM (which will increase to $1bn during the year).

The Financial Controller will have responsibilities across deal support, accounting, tax, audit and investor reporting.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director and the Board, the Financial Controller will have the following responsibilities:

Internal and external reporting (including investor reporting)
Investor relations activities (including coordination of LP requests to ensure that these are answered accurately, in a timely manner)
Review of Fund and investor performance returns calculations
Preparation of financial information for internal and external Boards and Committees
Review of capital call and distribution notices and calculations
Review of IFRS and Local GAAP annual financial statements and management accounts and review of quarterly NAVs and capital account statements
Review of various statutory and regulatory filings
Creating and updating monthly budgets and cashflows
Assist with fundraising, including drafting / review of PPMs, DDQs and pitch books
Management of the annual audit process for relevant Funds / entities, and for the firm
Ensure compliance with LPAs
Monitoring and management of tax filings / tax compliance for income / corporation tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax, value add tax and FATCA
Assisting with operational and compliance
Work closely with the fund administrators and SPV accountants.

Skills & experience required:
ACA / ACCA qualified

23+ years PQE, with asset management industry experience desirable
Strong accounting knowledge with the capability to learn the accounting and financial principles related to private equity
Understanding of common fund structures and tax issues
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proactive attitude and ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong project management, organisational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively within a team
Detailoriented