Fund Controller
An established investment firm active in private equity real estate strategies is expanding its Luxembourg presence and is seeking a Fund Controller to support its growing platform. The Luxembourg office is currently lean and collaborative, offering strong exposure across the full fund lifecycle and close interaction with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.
This role is well suited to a hands‑on professional with 3-4 years of experience and a strong fund accounting background, looking to grow with the platform as it scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day fund accounting and reporting activities for PERE vehicles, delegated to external service providers (e.g. fund administrators, depositaries, AIFM).
- Act as the primary point of contact for service providers, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality deliverables.
- Review and challenge:
- Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations
- Quarterly and annual financial statements
- Capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting
- Coordinate and manage the year‑end audit process, including liaison with auditors.
- Support fund closings, onboarding of new SPVs, and structuring of real estate investments.
- Ensure compliance with Luxembourg regulatory and accounting requirements (e.g. Lux GAAP, IFRS where applicable).
- Assist in improving and documenting internal controls, processes, and reporting workflows as the office expands.
- Work closely with front‑office, operations, tax, and legal counterparts across jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile
- 3-4 years of experience in fund accounting, fund control, or audit within private equity, real estate, or alternative investments.
- Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally with exposure to Lux GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Experience working with or overseeing external fund administrators is essential.
- Solid understanding of private equity real estate fund structures, SPVs, and investment flows.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or similar) is a plus.
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