This is an exclusive assignment for a Private Equity Real Estate House based in London's west end. They are seeking to hire a Fund Controller.

This firm is entrepreneurial, the founders of the business are industry heavy weights, and the calibre of people they hire is second to none. They have experienced impressive year on year growth in turn providing fantastic returns to their investors who are all the more happy to invests in their latest funds. Given the successful fund launches focusing on Real Estate and Debt, the firm have created this role to support them for the busy year ahead.

This role is perfectly suited for a Fund Accountant/Senior Fund Accountant who would like to take the next step up in their carrier or a Fund Controller who is looking for a broader role with great responsibilities including the exposure to different asset classes (Real Estate and Debt).

The Role will focus on the financial accounting for the Real Estate UK and Europe funds and investment vehicles, responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate quarterly financial statements and investor capital statements for European Funds and Investments as well as investor specific reporting.
• Co-ordination of management reporting package including Fund investment by investment detail and expense analysis
• Work with the Fund Administration/Investor Reporting team to prepare capital calls and distribution notices to investors. Ensure capital activity is consistent with LPAs/ Capital waterfall
• Assist in preparing information for investor reporting including NAV calculations and other ad hoc requests
• Assist in co-ordinating the annual audits for the Funds and related co-investment vehicles
• Assist in co-ordination of necessary US and/or local tax filing obligations of Funds and related entities
• Assist in asset management processes such as loan servicing and monitoring for debt deal team
• Assist in updating the fund model on a quarterly basis
• Work with Fund Administration team on monitoring and reporting of financial covenants per the Fund LPA and the Fund credit facility agreement
• Assist in tracking and responding to investor requests in a timely manner

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3-5 years post qualified experience from the Big 4 or equivalent and preferably with private equity or real estate fund accounting experience.
• The candidate should be confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Experience of IFRS /US GAAP/ UK GAAP/ US Investment Company and accounting is preferable but not essential.

For immediately consideration please apply now or for a further discussion please contact Sunil Basra at Marks Sattin on 0207 321 5000 or Sunil.basra@markssattin.com