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Stanton House
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London, Greater London
Fund Controller
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Job Description
Stanton House are currently seeking an energetic, dynamic and talented Fund Controller to manage the financial and accounting operations within a rapidly growing London-based boutique private equity firm based in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in gaining transaction experience within a growing business at an exciting time. To be considered for this integral role you will need to be: * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), typically 4-6 years post qualification experience; * Excellent team player with proactive approach in engaging with all internal stakeholders; * Preferably have European property transaction exposure * Exhibits the highest standards of reliability, honesty, integrity, and ethical standards; * Strong project management and communication skills; * Strong intellectual capability; * Self-starter, innovative & dependable. A bit more about the role: Fund accounting * Manage external consultants in all local jurisdictions to maintain appropriate and accurate accounting records; * Supervise the quarterly fund reporting cycles, including co-ordination and review of quarterly NAVs; * Maintain awareness of IFRS and other relevant development to the financial statements, and supervise annual financial reporting and audit process; * Assist the preparation of investor reports / questionnaires and reports required by other parties such as commercial debt providers; * Project manage the property valuation process alongside the local asset managers. Corporate accounting * Calculate the advisory fees in accordance with Fund agreements and ensure timely billing and cash collection; * Manage third party service provider to prepare quarterly accounts for the LLP and report to Group in Germany; * Monitor company secretarial and tax filings; Banking, debt and treasury management * Approve certain payments and manage cash flow across the entire structure; * Review interest payments, draw-downs and repayments; * Identify opportunities for repatriating excess or trapped cash; * Cash management and FX management (forward agreements, etc.); * Ensure accurate and timely financial covenant and bank reporting. Financial modelling * Input into the financial model in conjunction with the fund analyst to reflect the financial and corporate structure of the funds; * Collaborate with investment team to produce property and fund level returns using IRR and money on money measures, and Carried Interest Waterfall calculations; * Review and challenge assumptions with investment team. Transaction support * Close collaboration with the Finance Director and investment team on investment activity such as deal structuring, financial and tax DD; Investor communication * Coordinate with lawyers, accountants and other advisors and draft responses to questions from potential investors during fund raising; If you are interested in the role, please apply below. Unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to every unsuccessful applicant.