Temporary Fund Controller

Walker Hamill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Fund Controller to manage a portfolio of funds on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves full lifecycle management including preparing financial statements, managing investor reporting, and handling bookkeeping. The successful candidate should be a qualified accountant with relevant private equity experience. Immediate start is required. This position offers exposure to a dynamic environment and significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant.
• Relevant experience within private equity is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience in private equity

Job description

Our client, a leading private equity firm is seeking a Fund Controller to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves full lifecycle management of a portfolio of funds, covering everything from bookkeeping through to valuations. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with relevant experience within PE. An immediate start is required.

Description

The responsibilities of the Temporary Fund Controller role include, but are not limited to :

• 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 the bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations.
• Review and seek sign-off on the debt valuations each month.
• Develop and document a strong control environment.