Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for real estate debt investments? We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Fund Controller to join a dynamic Real Estate Investment Manager based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a mezzanine debt fund in its divestment phase and oversee three separate account mandates currently in their investment period.

About the Team

The Debt Investments team manages a diverse portfolio across the structure, including senior debt, whole loans, and mezzanine debt. The Finance & Loan Agency team of six professionals is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and loan servicing across multiple funds and separate accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Operations

• Oversee accounting, consolidation, and reporting processes using Yardi.
• Manage quarterly/annual financial statements, investor reporting, and financial accounts.
• Lead audit and tax compliance processes, including coordination with external advisors.
• Serve as the primary contact for fund managers, asset managers, and administrators.
• Handle cash management, investor calls, and distributions.
• Support fund structuring, bank financing, and entity liquidations.
• Collaborate across internal finance functions to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist in due diligence and structuring of new debt investments.
• Liaise with banking teams and service providers for account setup and operations.

Loan Agency & Servicing

• Oversee loan servicing including deal setup, interest statements, compliance testing, and borrower interactions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the loan investment portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 1-2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in fund accounting or commercial real estate debt (both preferred but not essential).
• In-house experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of loan agreements and operational clauses.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Yardi or similar GL systems is a plus.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Please note, due to the urgent nature of the role, candidates must have a notice period of 1 month or less to be considered for the position.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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