Fund Controller (Real Assets)

Newly created role with a growing investment management firmBroad role within a supportive team, offering great career prospectsAbout Our ClientThis London based Fund Controller position is with an established financial services business.Job DescriptionThe responsibilities of the successful candidate for this position will include:Act as first point of contact for the fund administrator and investment directors relating to finance matters for investment vehicles within the allocated portfolio.Develop and maintain strong relationships with local fund administrators to ensure effective fund reporting in accordance with the agreed service level agreement.In conjunction with the fund administrators:Ensure accurate and timely delivery of management accounts and financial reporting for certain of the LPsMonitor future cash forecasts, and optimise the movement of cash between portfolio companies, investment vehicles and LPs / investorsValidate investor drawdown and distribution noticesSupervise the preparation of annual tax returns and coordinate the annual audit process for the fund investment entities you are responsible for and work with administrator and accountants / auditors to ensure returns and audits are delivered efficientlyManage company secretarial functions (e.g. organising and recording board meetings for investment approvals, drawdowns / distributions, changes to directorships, approval of accounts, etc.) and ensure records are kept up to date.Liaise with tax, legal advisers and auditors as required - ensuring investment teams provide appropriate support to such advisers.Work closely with the investment team (and portfolio companies as required) to become aware of finance and administration queries between portfolio companies and the fund administrators / investors / Limited Partners, and ensure timely resolutionCollaborate with the investment team during post-completion processPresent financial analysis to Directors of investment vehicle companies and other senior management.Support Compliance Officer and Risk Manager in compliance activitiesSupporting the FinOps team in maintaining financial records, reports and adhoc analysis as and when required.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will have the following background:Qualified accountant (ideally ACA)Technically strong, with private equity / limited partnership fund structure experience, having worked in a fund accounting/control positionAbility to understand and evaluate investment fund and company financial statements and accountsStrong financial analysis skillsAble to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentQuickly able to inspire confidence and trust from senior team members, and key stakeholdersWhat's on OfferAttractive salary, bonus, and benefits as well as a fantastic team.ContactAngel ValchevQuote job refJN-042024-6397908Phone number+44 207 776 5956Job summaryJob functionBanking & Financial ServicesSubsectorAccountancy & FinanceSectorFinancial ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameAngel ValchevConsultant phone+44 207 776 5956Job referenceJN-042024-6397908