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).

Due to a rapid increase in AUM, the firm needs additional senior finance resources. The candidate will work directly with the Finance Director and have the opportunity to present to the Board, when required, whilst having full ownership of a number of entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a small, entrepreneurial team, where they will have the chance to learn and develop professionally and to grow with the business whilst bringing their existing skills to bear. In addition, the candidate will have the aspiration to build a career within a growing private equity firm, ultimately developing into a more senior finance professional within the firm.

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

• 2-3+ 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
• Pro-active attitude and ability to work independently in a fast-paced 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
• Detail-oriented