Interim Fund Controller

Cedar; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is seeking an Interim Fund Controller for a prestigious global investment firm based in London. This 13-month role offers a salary between £75,000-£85,000 and involves overseeing financial statements, compliance, and managing third-party service providers.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or similar finance roles.
• Strong grounding in financial services or real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of outsourced accountants and external service providers.
• Preparation, review, and delivery of financial statements and NAVs.
• Managing annual audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Fund Accounting

Financial Analysis

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with a prestigious, global investment manager based in Central London to help them secure an Interim Fund Controller for their debt investments function. This is a 13-month Fixed Term Contract, offering a salary between £75,000-£85,000 per year.

The Company
Our client is an established, internationally renowned investment management business with an exceptional reputation in the industry. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, they are known for their institutional approach, collaborative culture, and high standards of governance. Their debt investments team manages a complex portfolio of funds and assets, providing innovative solutions to clients across the UK and Europe.

The Role
As Fund Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of outsourced accountants and external service providers across two debt funds
• Preparation, review, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements and NAVs
• Ensuring tax compliance (including VAT, withholding, and fund-level tax) and regulatory reporting in line with UK and EU requirements
• Full oversight of the loan book, including monitoring loan performance, covenants, interest accruals, and cash flow
• Managing annual audits, investor reporting, and all key financial processes
• Partnering with the investments team to provide financial analysis, fund commentary, and commercial support for decision-making

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• A strong grounding in financial services or real estate, with experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or similar technical finance roles
• Good technical knowledge of accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks relevant to funds or investment entities
• Experience managing third-party service providers or outsourced accounting teams is desirable
• A hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to deliver accurate results to tight deadlines

Compensation & Benefits
This contract role offers a salary of £75,000-£85,000 per annum, with the opportunity to join a respected, forward-thinking global investment firm at a key period of growth and transformation.

You'll work alongside high-calibre colleagues in a collaborative environment, with a progressive hybrid working model (Central London office, 2-3 days per week).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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