Fund CFO/Fund Accounting Associate - Real Estate/Private Equity

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment sector seeks a Fund CFO/Fund Accounting Associate in London. This role involves overseeing fund corporate administration and performance reporting, providing a dynamic environment for professionals to collaborate across various departments. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

30 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Health and well-being programs

Family-friendly policies

Support for CSR initiatives

Qualifications

• Motivated team player with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in the Alternative Investment Fund industry.

Responsibilities

• Support launch of new products/funds.
• Manage cash and oversee product accounting.
• Liaise with deal team on asset acquisition, AML/KYC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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18.07.2025

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01.09.2025

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Fund CFO/Fund Accounting Associate - Real Estate/Private Equity

Location: London

About DWS:

Markets face new pressures but also opportunities for innovation, responsible investing, and change. Join DWS, a global leader, to shape the future of investing, support communities, and the environment.

We seek creative thinkers and innovators to work in a transforming industry. Our people collaborate to seize tomorrow's opportunities, embodying the motto 'Investors for a new now'.

This role involves overseeing operations and finance of multi-asset illiquid asset products, focusing on a new ELTIF fund providing retail access to alternatives.

• Support launch of new funds,
• Oversee fund administration,
• Manage service providers,
• Perform control activities like budgets, fees, disclosures, etc.,
• Manage cash and product accounting,
• Coordinate audit and tax reporting,
• Oversee performance measurement and reporting,
• Support asset acquisition processes,
• Review NAV quarterly and annually,
• Handle investor queries.

Role Details:

• Maintain relationships with fund officers, banks, advisors, and auditors,
• Support legal and compliance functions,
• Review management and statutory accounts, VAT, tax returns, and regulatory reports,
• Maintain operational standards and assess risks,
• Oversee service providers,
• Review NAVs and ensure policy compliance.

Benefits include working in a dynamic environment, international exposure, skill development, and collaboration with various teams and external partners.

Candidate Profile:

• Motivated, detail-oriented team member,
• Proactive problem solver,
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptable, collaborative,
• Effective communicator, able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Education & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA),
• Experience in alternative investments,
• Knowledge of multi-asset fund of funds preferred,
• Proficient in MS Office.

What We Offer:

We promote diversity, inclusion, and a supportive work environment with benefits like holiday allowance, pension, health benefits, parental leave, CSR initiatives, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

If you need adjustments for the interview process, contact your recruiter for support. Job ID R0389831.