Fund Controller – fast growing Global Hedge Fund

Eames Consulting

Global hedge fund manager is seeking a Fund Controller for their London office, aimed at anyone who is roughly 2-3 years PQE from a background in hedge or credit funds. With an established investor base and track record of success in North America and Europe, this fund have AUM in excess of $10bn with this role aimed at someone operating at senior fund accountant or fund controller level in either another fund or service provider.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review of the investor allocation and complex fee structures.
• Oversight of the accounting of the funds’ underlying investments.
• Review of Funds’ non-trading expense items, co-ordination of invoice signoffs and accrual adjustments.
• Management of ad hoc queries from the external Fund Administrator.
• Involvement in the valuation process sign-off, working closely with the Product Control department.
• Take part in the fund audit process to help deliver accurate year-end Financial Statements.
• Dealing with Fund related queries from various departments, working closely with Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Tax, Treasury and Compliance.
• Assist in the review of various regulatory reporting requirements.
• Involvement in managing the share class hedging function for the funds.
• Reviewing and implementing processes to improve controls and workload associated with monthly NAV process.
• Enhance the fund accounting infrastructure through various projects.

Your background:

• Qualified accountant, 2-3 years PQE or equivalent.
• A background in fund accounting for closed or open ended fund structures in hedge or credit funds.
• Diligent, organised, strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to interface well with other departments, including very senior stakeholders.
• A team player with a professional approach and a keen desire to learn.

Salary on offer is £70-80k base plus benefits and bonus; hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 from home or remotely.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.