Fund Controller, International Private Equity firm

Fund Controller, Private Equity

Our client is one of the world's leading private equity growth investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure and private credit who have more than 60 billion euros in assets under management.

Reporting to the Senior Fund Controllers, this Fund Controller will help the team in managing the two flagship private equity funds, and will have responsibility for, preparation of fund accounting, leading the drawdown and distribution process, quarterly investor reporting, fund level treasury and working closely with several internal and external stakeholders.

The role will work collaboratively within an immediate team of 5 and the wider Fund Finance team of over 20. Over time the individual will develop a professional working relationship with the wider Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal and Deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Senior Fund Controllers with preparation of quarter end financial packs
• Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with US GAAP, including being a contact point for fund auditors
• Liaison with, and reporting to, the Fund's third-party depositary under AIFMD
• Involvement in the quarterly reporting cycle in accordance with agreed timetables and preparation of Investor Reports, Capital Accounts and ILPA statements
• Lead drawdown and distribution processes
• Working alongside the IR team on investor requests
• Active participation in the quarterly valuation process and year end audited valuation cycle
• Daily updating of accounting software and monitoring of bank accounts
• Reviewing investment committee minutes for decisions impacting Funds administered
• Liaising with staff in Luxembourg and other offices as necessary
• Assisting the Senior Fund Controllers with reviewing and monitoring treasury aspects, including an understanding of the FX strategies and the related reporting, management of the fund finance bridges and related covenants
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and assume additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisors as part of the candidate's development
• Oversight of Junior Fund Controllers and assisting in their role development

Required qualifications and experience

• ACA or ACCA newly or recently qualified accountant upto 2 years post qualified coming from a PE or VC team at a fund administration firm OR someone working as a fund accountant at a fund manager OR someone coming from the Big Four working on PE or VC fund audits
• Experience using eFront software, an advantage, but training will be provided
• Prior valuations experience an advantage
• Private Equity experience an advantage

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ensures clear, concise and appropriate communication
• Operates in an organised and structured manner with an appropriate focus on detail
• Remains flexible and demonstrates ability to prioritise work
• Remains composed under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and keen to take on responsibilities