Associate Fund Controller

GP Fund Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund administration company in the UK seeks an Associate Fund Controller to lead a team, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and reports while fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting qualifications and leadership experience, committed to upholding the company’s values of excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Company-Paid Medical Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employer Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting.
• 1+ years of Private Equity experience.
• Experience managing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accountants in processing financial transactions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage year-end audit process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Allvue

Investran

Job description

About GP Fund Solutions:

GPFS is the fund administrator of choice for a wide range of clients in the US, UK, and EU. Every day, with every decision and every client interaction, our values serve as guideposts, to improve the quality of our work, and strengthen our employee and client relationships.

As a business that is all about people; culture isn’t an initiative, it’s an innate value that’s critical to every decision we make. At GPFS, people come first.

At GPFS, diversity is a source of strength, both from our people and ideas. GPFS is a collaborative team-oriented organization where we support each other both personally and professionally. Our culture is defined by our behavior, our curiosity and our support of innovative ideas and perspectives.

Our inclusive culture supports and encourages our team members to try new things, share ideas openly and always ask the question why. It brings us together and makes the team stronger by inspiring all to connect, belong and thrive.

About Employee Benefits:

At GPFS, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being and financial security. Our benefits include:

Company-Paid Medical Coverage – We provide additional private medical insurance at no cost to you, ensuring access to high-quality healthcare.

Company-Paid Life Insurance– Financial security for you and your loved ones with fully covered life insurance.

Employer Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with company-funded pension contributions, supplementing statutory pension schemes.

Position Summary:

The Associate Fund Controller will lead a team of accountants in the processing and review of reconciling cash, securities and other financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting records for the assigned entities as well as prepare reports in accordance with various accounting rules, Partnership Agreements or client specific requirements.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide client service on a range of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages.
• Assistance in the coordination of external audits.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations.
• Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees.
• Onboard new clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with one or more clients, managing client expectations, and meeting all client deliverables.
• Provide training and mentoring to the Accountants and Senior Accountants.
• Review Accountants and Senior Accountants work.
• Help manage year-end audit process and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials.
• Participate in client planning meetings.
• Complete client ad hoc projects.
• Foster and protect the GPFS culture.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study. OR CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting.
• 2+ years of experience being post graduated or qualified.
• 1+ years of Private Equity experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles.
• Experience managing others.
• Proficiency with software related products such as Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and OneNote).
• Experience with software such as Allvue, Investran, eFront, or CaseWare.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• High integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Adaptability and multitasking ability, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with various stakeholders.

GPFS Vision:
Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by constantly delivering exceptional opportunities and service.

GPFS Value Statement:
Investing in people and culture.

GPFS Core Values:

Camaraderie - Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other’s successes.
Excellence - Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond.
Empowerment - Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one’s choices and actions.
Innovation - The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively.
Inclusion - Recognizing individual’s unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect.

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