Job title: Experienced Fund Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate / Private Equity
Functional Expertise: Accounting & Finance
Location: Luxembourg
Job published: 09-12-2024
Job ID: 33582

Job Description

Experienced Fund Controller

Anderson Wise is pleased to assist an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (Luxembourg-based AIFM) in its search of an experienced Fund Controller to take responsibility for the oversight of fund accounting and related operations for the Luxembourg funds under management.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multicultural and friendly team.

Your Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and approving the quarterly NAV calculations, Capital Account Statements, and Investor Reporting
  • In conjunction with the other Fund Controllers, overseeing and managing the preparation of annual financial statements for investment vehicles and holding companies as well as liaising with external auditors to cover the annual audits
  • Reviewing and approving capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations
  • Overseeing and approving payment processing of invoices, general cost oversight and cash management
  • Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of cash movements of the funds, managing liquidity, and building cashflow forecasts for the funds and related entities
  • Supporting the different reporting and investor query functions
  • Contribute to enhancement of existing policies and procedures and implementation of technology solutions to ensure an efficient Fund Controlling function
  • Leading the oversight of the delegated Fund Accountant in conjunction with the Conducting Officer in charge of Fund Administration Oversight
  • Assisting with valuation-related work at the request of the Conducting Officer in charge of Valuation, as required

Your profile

  • Degree in accounting/finance/economics (ACCA or equivalent certification would be a strong asset)
  • You have from 6 years of professional experience in Fund Accounting / Audit / or controlling in Luxembourg with knowledge of US GAAP and Lux GAAP. An experience in another AIFM or Fund Administrator would be an advantage
  • Valuation experience particularly in private equity or similar assets is also an advantage
  • You have strong experience and knowledge of Private Equity Funds or other illiquid alternative asset classes
  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a proven ability to implement new processes and procedures
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Fluent in English

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Valerie Potier valerie.potier@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.  

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