At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting for a flagship global real estate fund.
- Company: Join a leading global real estate investment manager with a high-performing team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4 days in the office, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to improve processes using automation and AI.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a high-profile role with exposure to senior professionals.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or equivalent with 5+ years' PQE and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.
A leading global real estate investment manager is looking to appoint a Fund Controller to join a high-performing team supporting a flagship open-ended global real estate fund.
This is a broad and high-profile opportunity covering financial control, fund reporting, investment valuation, performance measurement, investor reporting, treasury, tax and operational oversight.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance, investment and portfolio management professionals, with significant exposure to institutional investors, consultants and external advisors.
- Leading the quarterly fund reporting cycle, including reviewing investment valuations, accounts, distributions and investor reporting.
- Reviewing investment valuations in line with fund policy and relevant INREV guidelines, with exposure to senior pricing and governance committees.
- Taking responsibility for fund performance calculations, performance fee models, hurdle rates and related calculations.
- Managing relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors and other service providers.
- Supporting investor and consultant requests, DDQs, RFPs and preparation of investor materials.
- Overseeing tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Supporting financial and operational due diligence and the execution of new investment transactions.
- Working closely with treasury on cash management and debt-related matters.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and data integrity, including the use of automation and AI-enabled technology.
- Supporting wider projects including fund restructurings and new vehicle formations.
Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with 5+ years' PQE.
- Experience within a Big Four/top-tier accountancy firm and/or real estate or private equity fund environment.
- Strong financial control, analytical and fund accounting skills.
- Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
- Experience with financial reporting, investment valuations and/or performance measurement.
- Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, INREV and fund accounting principles would be advantageous.
- Experience with Dynamo or similar fund accounting systems is desirable but not essential.
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Join a dynamic and innovative real estate company in the heart of London's West End, where you will be part of a collaborative finance team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. With a strong emphasis on employee development, this role offers the chance to take on broader responsibilities and engage with various stakeholders, all while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance. Benefit from competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a thriving environment that encourages excellence and teamwork.
