Job Opportunity
Fund Controller
London, UK
Job Summary
Investment management firm. Responsible for taking sole ownership of the reporting in a very broad role that will touch many other areas in the business. Fully qualified accountant. Private Equity fund accounting experience, gained from either the industry or from a fund administrator.
Details
Our client is a highly reputable and successful investment management in the heart of Mayfair. A business with several strategies including 3 active Private Equity funds and a new debt fund launching in 2019. The business requires a professionally qualified accountant with requisite Private Equity fund accounting experience. You will be taking sole ownership of the reporting in a very broad role that will touch many other areas in the business
The Role:
Annually
Co-ordination of annual audits with Auditors and Administrators
Review of annual report, to include preparation of commentaries and disclosures as required
Co-ordination/Review of year-end tax returns; K1s; LP returns; Carry reports; Corporate tax returns
Preparation of tax letters
Setting and reviewing annual budgets, forecasts and re-forecasts
Quarterly
Investor and board reporting
Preparation of Pricing and Valuation Committee packs and write up of minutes
Review of official NAVs prepared by the Fund Administrator
Monthly
Preparation of indicative NAVs
Compile unquoted investment pricing file
Ad hoc
Supporting the acquisitions team with additional analysis and at the execution stage of transactions
Portfolio performance monitoring and calculations to include IRR calculations
Preparation of carried interest calculations
Fund Accounting and management of fund administration
Managing investor requests and queries
Calculation of drawdowns and distributions, and review of investor notices
Supporting the Investor Relations team
Treasury: cash/bridging facility monitoring; review/payment of expenses
Managing the day-to-day Operations of the Funds
Helping with the launch of new Funds and wind down of realised funds
Requirements
You will be a fully qualified accountant
Private Equity fund accounting experience, gained from either the industry or from a fund administrator
Exposure to Private Debt also an advantage
Able to work as part of a small team, someone keen to take full ownership of the Private Equity fund accounting function
Excellent all round communication skills
The Opportunity:
Fabulous chance to work in a successful and stable business environment
Very broad role, allowing you to develop new skills
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- Job Reference #: DR80_1558454940
- Compensation: £ 85,000
- Min Experience: None