Robert Half are working on behalf of a Financial Services client to recruit a Fund Controller for 12 months.
This role can be London or Swindon based, with Hydrid working.
ACCA/ACA/CIMA
Fund Controller within the Real Estate & Infrastructure Operations team you will be accountable for certain teams that provide end to end specialist operational support to the Infrastructure / Real Estate businesses.
Alongside managing the team that delivers business as usual operational support, this role is responsible (in conjunction with peers) for managing change and delivering operational excellence in response to the strategic and tactical goals of the business.
Responsible for driving through departmental and cross team improvements to achieve operational excellence. Responsible for department planning, working alongside peers in order to manage change and achieve the strategic goals of the business.
Responsible for management of relevant teams including recruitment, training, motivation and development. Ultimately accountable for all aspects of running the designated accounting/operational teams, working alongside the relevant Fund Administrator(s), to provide the following (non- exhaustive):
Accounting; NAV pricing , financial statements and managing the audit process across the numerous and multi-jurisdictional asset holding vehicles, master funds and feeders External reporting; client, loan provider, depositary and regulatory reporting Internal reporting; management reporting, for example, liquidity monitoring and reporting Monitoring compliance with investment restrictions and guidelines
Tax reporting; coordination of tax returns prepared by advisors Cash management; payments, drawdowns Working with the front office to support ad-hoc initiatives e.g. execute investment transactions or asset restructuring.
Oversight of Fund Administrators Dealing with complex issues as they arise To represent the department internally and externally; for example board meetings, committee meetings and with key investors.
Clear and concise communicator dealing directly with Fund Managers, boards, committees, fund administrators, investors and audit partners Experience in managing and motivating a team with multiple competing priorities
Ability to identify and drive through cross-team operational efficiencies and control improvements, managing risks appropriately on own initiative.
Fully Qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or ACA Experience in consolidation accounting Experience in Asset Management/Financial Services environment
Experience working with Real Estate funds and/or Infrastructure funds
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