Immediate-Start PE Fund Controller (6-Month)

Walker Hamill Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves the full lifecycle management of a portfolio of funds, covering tasks from bookkeeping to valuations. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with relevant private equity experience and must be ready for an immediate start. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing investor reporting, and developing robust control processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant experience within private equity.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements and investor reporting.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and debt valuation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements for 6 funds.
• Manage the quarterly investor reporting for those funds.
• Prepare quarterly valuations for all investments.
• Handle all aspects of bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations.
• Review and seek sign-off on the debt valuations each month.
• Develop and document a strong control environment.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience in private equity

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Job description

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves the full lifecycle management of a portfolio of funds, covering tasks from bookkeeping to valuations. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with relevant private equity experience and must be ready for an immediate start. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing investor reporting, and developing robust control processes.