Senior Fund Controller

Equifind is supporting a large, multi-faceted UK property investment and management platform to recruit a Senior Fund Controller to join their London operation. Offices are based in Belgravia.

This is a dynamic and broad role, where you’ll be involved in all aspects of the business -including finance, treasury, due diligence, deal execution, structuring, and reporting while working closely with the entire senior leadership team.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone motivated by the prospect of joining a fast-growing business at an early stage, and eager to work alongside some of the most experienced and high-calibre professionals in the real estate space.

Key duties include:

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• Overseeing fund administrators and outsourced advisors
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• Responsible for overseeing the build out and delivery of efficient and robust reporting
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• Managing the fund budgeting and cash forecasting process, including capital calls and distributions.
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• Oversight and management of fund and advisor payments, invoices and expenses as well as oversight of financing.
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• Supporting investment teams in new transactions and the onboarding of new investments
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• Providing input to the operational and financial initiatives within portfolio and on-going assessment of portfolio valuations
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• Contribute to key day-to-day initiatives alongside operational team
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Application requirements:

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• Qualified chartered accountant (preferably audit trained)
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• A minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience, within a fund finance function (ideally private equity real estate)
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• Strong understanding of Lux GAAP
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• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment.
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• Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
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What’s on offer:

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• £100-120,000 base salary.
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• Annual bonus plan.
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• 25 days annual leave.
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• Retirement savings plans and investment options.
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• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
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• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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• Employee assistance programs and various employee perks.
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Interested candidates must be happy to work from the office 5 days per week during probation, reducing to 4 days per week afterwards.