Fund Controller F/M - Asset Management Firm

Located in the vibrant heart of Kirchberg, Luxembourg, our client is a highly respected Private Debt Asset Management Firm with a growing presence across Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative Fund-Controlling team in Luxembourg and London. As a Fund Controller, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing fund operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving investor returns.
 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Fund Structure Understanding: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Private Debt fund structures, including Limited Partnership Agreements, waterfalls, equalizations, and related intricacies.
• Quarterly Reporting: Prepare and review quarterly reports with external administrators, encompassing financial statements, NAV reconciliations, and Capital Account Statements for investors.
• Performance Calculations: Calculate and review performance metrics, including IRR and carried interest.
• Fund Cash Management: Manage fund cash flows, utilizing RCF, leverage facilities, or capital calls to optimize liquidity and minimize cash drag.
• Process Management: Ensure accurate processing of fund activities, including hedging, excluded investors, non-standard fund terms, and bespoke reporting requests.
• Capital Call and Distribution Coordination: Oversee and review capital call and distribution notices across multiple feeder entities and currencies.
• Equalization and Rebalancing: Prepare and review Equalization and rebalancing calculations.
• Administration Oversight: Manage administrators and tax advisors, taking the lead for allocated funds.
• Investor Relations Support: Collaborate with the team to respond promptly to investor queries.
• Fund Setup: Contribute to setting up new funds, including input into Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and other legal documents.
• Audit Management: Oversee audits for allocated funds, including the review of Luxembourg and K-1 tax returns.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Assist in various ad-hoc tasks and projects, including the ongoing data migration project.

Qualifications: 

• A Chartered Accountant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or an equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in fund accounting within Private Debt or Real Estate Funds, with a strong understanding of the Luxembourg market.
• Previous experience in Luxembourg is required.
• The ability to grasp and effectively manage complex fund structures.
• A proven track record of automating processes, improving efficiencies, and tackling new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French is a valuable asset.

You will benefit from :

• Growth Potential: You will have the unique opportunity to join a growing, human-sized organization proudly affiliated with a prominent American brand.
• Team Building.
• Recognition and Career Advancement: You will be recognized and rewarded for your work and dedication. Your contribution will not go unnoticed. 
• Competitive Compensation: Your dedication and expertise will be rewarded with a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and qualifications, including additional vacation time.

If you meet the above profile and wish to apply, please submit your application, which will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
A valid work permit in Luxembourg (or European citizenship) is required for this position.