Interim Fund Controller

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global investment manager based in Central London is looking for an Interim Fund Controller for a 13-month contract. This role involves overseeing financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, and managing audits within a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates should hold a formal accountancy qualification and have solid experience in fund accounting and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund accounting or similar technical finance roles.
• Good technical knowledge of accounting and tax compliance.
• Experience managing third-party service providers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of outsourced accountants for two debt funds.
• Preparation and delivery of fund financial statements.
• Ensuring tax compliance and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Fund accounting

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Formal accountancy qualification (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).