Fund Controller recruitment
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Review and authorisation of fund expenses relating to accounting and audit fees.
• Managing third party service providers and working closely with internal investment and accounting teams.
• Input forecast in the cash management system, prepares payment instructions and reconcile payments with forecast.
• Consolidation accounting for complex property investment vehicle structures; managing service providers to strict timetables, dealing with queries in a structured and organised manner and agreeing the final management accounts with the controller within the agreed deadline.
• Review of accounting performed by third party bookkeepers in respect of holding companies, special purpose vehicles and direct and indirect real estate investments.
• Collaboration with local accounting firms to ensure the timely filing of annual accounts
• Monitor the internal and external loans for all the subsidiaries, ensure up-to-date maintenance of the loan administration system (set-up new loans, roll-over loans etc), reconcile interest with bank statements, prepare payment instructions and liaise with counterparties.
• Oversight and control over the preparation of statutory and periodic management accounts for both direct and indirect property funds as well as their subsidiaries.
• Taking full ownership for completeness and accuracy of the accounting information
• Providing the responsible person with the evidence and supporting documentation required to enable him to sign-off on the quarterly management accounts
• Liaison person with local bookkeepers for transaction information for property acquisitions, loan arrangements, equity participation
• Liaising with external auditors, tax advisors and project management
• Timely review and sign-off on the annual accounts of subsidiaries
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
• At least 4 years experience in accounting or auditing ( qualified accountant will be a strong asset)
• Strong financial accounting background is important
• Experience gained in a property fund accounting, commercial company or audit firm is an advantage
• Experience with IFRS accounting and consolidation experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good in negotiation with outcomes
• Good in keeping contact with clients
• Drive and determination
• Excellent English (German and/or Italian is an advantage)
Contact person Robert Walters
Camelia Craciun
Ref: BVJ 280320
E: Camelia.craciun@robertwalters.com
T: +352/ 26 47 85 85