This Luxembourg-based private markets investment platform is seeking a Fund Controller to join its growing finance function. The role reports directly to the Finance Director and will take ownership of the day-to-day fund controlling activities across a range of private equity structures. Operating within a fully in-house model, the successful individual will work closely with investment, finance and investor relations teams, with minimal reliance on external administrators.
The position would suit an individual who started their career in fund accounting and has since progressed into fund controlling, gaining strong exposure to the full private equity fund lifecycle. The environment is hands-on, collaborative and best suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership and being close to the detail.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of capital account maintenance and investor allocations.
- Preparation and review of capital call (drawdown) notices and distribution notices.
- Calculation and review of fund NAVs.
- Preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Oversight of fund-level reporting and reconciliations.
- Management of audit processes, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Review of fund cash positions and support on liquidity planning.
- Liaison with internal stakeholders across finance, operations and investor relations.
- Support ad hoc projects relating to new fund launches, regulatory requirements and process improvements.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience within private equity fund accounting and/or fund controlling.
- Around 6-8 years of experience.
- Strong understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, capital activity and NAV calculations.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing year-end audits.
- Comfortable operating in a relatively lean, hands-on finance team.
- Ability to take ownership and work independently while partnering with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Professional accounting qualification would be viewed favourably but is not essential.
